Red Sox set rotation for upcoming weekend series against Royals

The Boston Red Sox have adjusted their starting pitching rotation ahead of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park starting Friday. Sonny Gray is scheduled to start Friday, followed by Ranger Suarez on Saturday and Payton Tolle on Sunday. The team opted to swap the order of Gray and Suarez from their previous appearances. Suarez, who is currently managing a 4.12 ERA in the second half of the season, will pitch on eight days' rest. The adjustments come as the Red Sox maintain a 80-66 record and a hold on the American League's fifth seed. Boston holds a 48-20 record since late June, supported by a 3.38 team ERA. Coaching staff appear to be aligning the rotation to prepare for a potential best-of-three Wild Card playoff series.

• 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox make Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez change ahead of Royals weekend series