Boston Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee on Saturday. The 25-year-old, who has experienced an ACL tear before, initially felt the familiar sensation while attempting to go through a warmup pitch. He was ultimately stopped by manager Alex Cora and underwent further examination, where he heard about the Red Sox’s dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Dobbins was placed on the 15-day injured list and recalled right-hander Richard Fitts to replace him. The young pitcher expressed optimism about returning to the mound next season, with his Opening Day goal circled in his mind despite uncertainty surrounding its realism.
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