"Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Absent for Daughter's Graduation; Updates on Starting Pitchers and Injury Status"
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"Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Absent for Daughter's Graduation; Updates on Starting Pitchers and Injury Status"
[!CDATA[Red Sox manager Alex Cora will be absent from Monday's game against the New York Mets as he will be attending his daughter Camila's graduation at Boston College. Cora expressed his pride in his daughter's accomplishments and the support she received from her mother and his partner, Angelica. Reflecting on how quickly time has passed, Cora emphasized Camila's growth from a little girl during the Red Sox's playoff successes to a successful young woman now. Cora also announced the starting pitchers for the upcoming series against the Mets, with Hunter Dobbins starting on Monday, an undecided starter for Tuesday (likely Walker Buehler), and Garrett Crochet on Wednesday. The Mets are expected to counter with Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes, and Tylor Megill on the mound for the respective games. In injury updates, infielder Romy Gonzalez is still experiencing soreness but may return by the end of the week, while Richard Fitts is set to begin a rehab assignment after a bullpen session on Tuesday. Tanner Houck has been sidelined from throwing due to a right flexor pronator strain. Additionally, Phillies pitcher Jose Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, making him ineligible for the postseason upon his return. As Cora celebrates his daughter's graduation, the Red Sox will continue their series against the Mets with a mix of starters and potential roster additions in the coming week.]]