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Tanner Houck's facial fracture has opened up another slot in the Boston Red Sox' starting rotation, and this time the team is dipping into its Minor League system to fill it. Boston is reportedly set to call up lefty Brandon Walter – the team's seventh-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline – from Triple-A ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. While it's unclear whether Walter will actually make his first MLB start or follow an opener, it seems like a sure thing that he'll play a major role.
Red Sox planning to recall LHP Brandon Walter for tomorrow afternoon. He is 1-5, 6.28 in 12 AAA games. 1.65 WHIP. Could follow an opener.
– Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) June 21, 2023