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Chris Sale returns from COVID-19, will start Friday vs. Orioles

After some brief speculation, Chris Sale will indeed start for the Red Sox on Friday against the Orioles.

Boston’s lefty ace makes his return to the rotation after receiving a positive COVID-19 test on Sept. 10. The virus forced Sale to miss his scheduled start against the White Sox on Sunday.

Due to MLB’s protocols, Sale had to miss at least 10 days since his positive test. Sale’s positive test was conducted on Sept. 8, making Friday the earliest day he could return.

Sale, who returned to the Red Sox in August after not pitching for two years due to Tommy John surgery, won’t have a pitch or innings limit, manager Alex Cora said.