New Leaders and Hurt Players for the Boston Red Sox

May 4, 2026, 19:48
USSports

Introduction

The Boston Red Sox have new leaders. Some of their best pitchers are also hurt.

Main Body

The team played poorly. They won 10 games and lost 17 games. Because of this, the team fired manager Alex Cora and five coaches. Now, Chad Tracy is the manager. Two important pitchers are sick or hurt. Sonny Gray has a leg injury. He can return on May 6. Garrett Crochet has a shoulder injury. He will return in the second week of May. The team needs pitchers now. They are using a player named Payton Tolle. They might also bring in Jake Bennett from another team. Manager Chad Tracy must decide who will play when the hurt players return.

Conclusion

The Red Sox want Gray and Crochet to be healthy again. This will help the team play better.

Learning

⚡️ THE 'TIME' SWITCH

In this story, we see a jump from what happened to what will happen. To reach A2, you need to switch between these two moods.

1. The Past (Done)

  • They won 10 games.
  • They lost 17 games.
  • The team fired manager Alex Cora.

The Pattern: Verb + -ed (or a special change like win → won). Use this for things that are finished.

2. The Future (Coming Soon)

  • He can return on May 6.
  • He will return in the second week of May.
  • They might bring in Jake Bennett.

The Pattern: Use Will or Might before the action. → Will = I am sure. → Might = I am not sure.

Quick Word Map: Health

  • Hurt → Physical pain/injury
  • Sick → Feeling ill
  • Healthy → No pain/illness

Vocabulary Learning

team
a group of people working together
Example:The team won the game.
players
people who play a sport
Example:The players practiced every day.
games
matches or contests
Example:They played many games last season.
win
to be victorious
Example:We will win if we try hard.
lose
to not win
Example:They will lose if they don't train.
coach
a person who trains athletes
Example:The coach gave a speech.
manager
a person who runs a team
Example:The manager decided to change the lineup.
injury
harm to a body part
Example:He had an injury to his arm.
return
to come back
Example:She will return after the break.
healthy
in good physical condition
Example:He wants to stay healthy.
play
to participate in a game
Example:They will play in the park.
help
to give assistance
Example:He can help the injured player.
better
more improved
Example:The team will be better next year.
hurt
injured or sore
Example:The player was hurt during the match.
sick
not feeling well
Example:The child was sick yesterday.
important
of great value
Example:The game was important for the championship.
week
a period of seven days
Example:We have a week left to prepare.
second
following the first
Example:The second inning was exciting.
another
one more
Example:He wants another chance.
new
recently made or discovered
Example:The new policy will help us.
leaders
people who guide others
Example:The leaders spoke to the crowd.
pitchers
baseball players who throw the ball
Example:The pitchers threw fast balls.
fired
removed from a job
Example:The coach was fired last month.
leg
lower limb
Example:He broke his leg in the game.
shoulder
upper limb joint
Example:He has a shoulder injury.
May
month of the year
Example:We will start in May.
Boston
city in the United States
Example:Boston is a big city.
Red Sox
baseball team
Example:The Red Sox are my favorite team.