6-run start could cost Buchholz rotation spot

BOSTON — Clay Buchholz’s latest shaky start in Thursday night’s 8-2 loss to the Rockies might be the last one he makes for a while.

Eduardo Rodriguez is ready to return from the disabled list, and Buchholz (2-5, 6.35 ERA) is the most logical candidate to come out of the rotation.

Red Sox manager John Farrell will soon huddle with president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and pitching coach Carl Willis, and a decision could come as soon as Friday.

“Yeah, Dave and I and Carl, we always have conversations about every guy,” said Farrell. “This is no different. We know that Eddie is soon to … or ready, probably, to come back to us. There’s been no decision made as of right now.”

Buchholz was belted for a trio of two-run homers, accounting for all six runs he allowed over five-plus innings.

Is Buchholz worried that he won’t get the chance to make his next start?

“That’s out of my pay grade. I can’t worry about that,” Buchholz said. “I’m here to pitch, and if I don’t have a spot that’s part of it. If you …

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