Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, left, pulls pitcher Richard Fitts, center, in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Boston Red Sox's Richard Fitts pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Boston Red Sox's Richard Fitts pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Boston Red Sox's Richard Fitts delivers a pitch to a Chicago White Sox batter in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Boston Red Sox's Richard Fitts checks on New York Yankees baserunner Aaron Judge during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Boston Red Sox's Richard Fitts reacts during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

FILE - Boston Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks throws during warmups before a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Aug. 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)