Chris Sale, playing for Boston Red Sox, had to leave the Sox-Yankees game due to an injury on his left pinky during his debut game after his recent stress fracture.
The opposing team’s batter, Aaron Hicks, returned Sale’s pitch hitting the pitcher on his left hand and injuring him, making him stay off the game for the time being.
Let us learn the details of the injury and health update on the previous injuries sustained by the American pitcher, along with his age and net worth.
What Happened To Chris Sale – Is He Hurt? Injury History Of the Pitcher
During the Boston Red Sox vs. the Yankees baseball game on Sunday, Chris Sale injured his left pinky, which resulted in him not having to sit out of the game.
The left-handed baseball pitcher was hit on his left pinky, leaving his pinky mangled as you can see, the hit was pretty intense.
Since the pain was immense and he could not pitch anymore, he sat out of the game. It seems like the young player is having a stroke of bad luck with injuries since he was recently injured before the game as well.
Recently during his throwing batting practice, he sustained a right rib stress fracture at Florida Gulf Coast University. There were rumors of him not being able to make it this season due to his injuries.
Health Update Of Chris Sale’s Fractures
Chris Sale’s stress fracture on his right rib seems to have healed since he was playing on Sunday, throwing perfect pitches until the accident happened.
He sustained the rib injury in February, but after proper rehabilitation, he was back in good shape for his game and returned to the Boston Red Sox lineup in July to play against the Yankees.
Sadly, he sustained another injury on his dominant hand’s pinky, making him unable to play in the game after only playing two-thirds of an inning which was disappointing to the audience.
During the later part of the game, NESN spotted the Sale with a wrapped-up finger which still looks mangled and painful.
For a broken finger to recover, it could take up to 6 to 8 weeks to recover and even longer to gain its full strength back, which a pitcher requires. So, it could be a while till we see Chris back in the field.
Chris Sale Age
Born on March 30, 1989, the 33-year-old pitcher Chris Sale hails from Lakeland, Florida, and has been in the professional baseball world for over ten years.
Sale has been playing baseball since his college days for Florida Gulf Coast University in 2007and made his debut on August 6, 2010, playing for Chicago White Sox.
He is a seven-time MLB All-Star all through the years of 2012 to 2018 and a two-time American League leader in strikeouts.
Currently, the 33-year-old plays for the Boston Red Sox with a win-to-loss record of 114 – 74, an earned run average of 3.09, and 2059 strikeouts.
He has also won the title of World Series Champion in his 12-year baseball pitching career.
Net Worth Of The Red Sox Pitcher
According to sources, the Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale has an estimated net worth of $24 million with multiple wins and titles during his career.
The American pitcher signed a $32 million contract with White Sox in 2013 and won many games as a part of the White Sox lineup.
His contract with the Boston Red Sox has sized up with his expertise in the sport and his great pitches.