Boston Red Sox fans thrilled with Chris Sale's dominant performance from the mound after struggling with injuries: "Sale is king"

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale is fully healthy and showed he can still be dominant. Sale has struggled to stay on the field over the past few seasons, but when he is healthy, he plays at an All-Star level. The Red Sox are coming off a very disappointing 2022 season and hope a healthy Sale can help turn things around.

Sale's injury issues have derailed his last two seasons, pitching in only 11 games. It is often said that the best ability is availability, which is something Sale has clearly struggled with.

MLB posted a highlight reel of Chris Sale's outing on Twitter.

Chris Sale's struggles with injuries have been devastating for Red Sox fans in recent years. The Boston Red Sox are expected to be perrenial contenders for the World Series, which they clearly haven't been in recent years. Sale's return to form is providing a huge confidence boost to the fanbase that desperately hopes for improvement.

Chris Sale pitched for an ERA of 3.18 in his limited time in 2022 and 3.16 in 2021. This would make him one of the top pitchers in the American League if he was able to maintain that. Of course, that is a big if, especially for a player with his injury history. As the season fast approaches, stronger performances like this is spring training could propel him towards a great 2023 season.

Many fans doubt the Boston Red Sox pitcher will be able to stay healthy all season. Players typically become more injury-prone as they age, not less, and Chris Sale is entering his 13th MLB season. Some pitchers are able to get better as they age, with experience being the best teacher. Boston Red Sox fans hope that will be the case for Sale, but fear it may not be.

Chris Sale is looking great in spring training so far, but still hasn't done enough to remove questions about his health.

Can the Boston Red Sox make the postseason in 2023?

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The American League East has only gotten better than what it was, making the path to the postseason difficult for the Red Sox. The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays and even Baltimore Orioles have taken steps forward.The playoffs are the goal as always, but it is no easy feat for the Red Sox this season.