Red Sox starting pitcher Justin Masterson is not sure what the next step following his recovery from a shoulder injury will be, per the Providence Journal.
Masterson said the Red Sox have yet to make a decision on whether he will rejoin the team out of the bullpen or participate in another minor-league rehab start. The team could have Masterson go through another rehab start because the rotation is currently very condensed.
"What I’d ultimately like to do and what would be great for all is to go start, but guys have been doing great and that’s understandable that that’s not open at this point in time," Masterson said. "I don't know if it’s in my nature to say, ‘Beat it guys, trade me or put me in here.’ No, I don't think that’s the time right now. Especially the way I see this team going and the way I believe in this team too. I’d like to be a part of it in some way, shape or form."
When he does return to the Red Sox, Masterson could be utilized out of the bullpen, which is a spot he hasn't been in consistently since 2009.
"Right now I feel comfortable pitching in general," he said. "You put me in the pen when you have a good comfortability of what you’re doing, it’s not too bad. Having been there before does help out."