Jake Bennett

Jake Bennett allowed one run on five hits over five innings with three strikeouts and two walks in a win on Friday against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Bennett pitched about as well as Boston could have hoped for in his debut. The lone damage against him came via a solo home run hit by Carlos Correa. He is in line to face the Tigers next.

Jake Bennett is likely to make a start this weekend for the Red Sox against the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Bennett was scratched from his Triple-A start this week and appears likely to be called up to make a start in place of Garrett Crochet this weekend. He was acquired by Boston from the Nationals this past offseason.

Jake Bennett was scratched from Tuesday’s scheduled start for Triple-A Worcester.

Fantasy Impact

Bennett could be available to be called up by Boston later in the week.

Bennett was acquired from Washington via trade over the winter. Following a promotion to Double-A Harrisburg after last season's All-Star break, he posted a 2.56 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and 11 walks across 45.2 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Boston optioned Bennett to minor-league camp on Monday. He generated positive attention during his first spring training with the organization. Bennett could be assigned to Triple-A Worcester's rotation to begin the season.

The Red Sox acquired LHP Jake Bennett from the Nationals for RHP Luis Perales.

Fantasy Impact

It was a trade of pitching prospects between Boston and Washington. Bennett made his return from Tommy John surgery on the mound this past season. He could work his way up to the majors with the Red Sox next year.