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- Updated: August 16, 2016
Red Sox first-round Draft pick Jason Groome is expected to make his much-anticipated professional debut next Monday for the club’s Gulf Coast League affiliate.
Groome, who was taken with the 12th overall pick in June’s Draft, is one of three first rounders who haven’t yet made their pro debut, along with the Marlins’ Braxton Garrett and the Mets’ Anthony Kay. Groome reported to Fort Meyers, Fla., nearly a month ago, but he has yet to pitch in a game.
The tentative plan is for Groome to pitch against the GCL Rays on Monday, depending on how his bullpen session goes later this week.
The club has not confirmed that Groome will start on Monday.
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“Obviously, with an elite talent like Jay, we’re going to be extremely conservative right out of the gate,” said Red Sox director of amateur scouting Mike Rikard after Groome signed with Boston. “As you can probably tell just from hearing the tone …
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