FORT MYERS, Fla.
David Price made his delayed spring-training debut for Boston, allowing one hit over four scoreless innings in a 7-5 win over Toronto on Thursday.
Price struck out five and walked one. An elbow injury limited to a career-low 11 starts last season.
“Felt good,” Price said. “I had really good fastball command early. I made good pitches when I needed to. I stayed away from the big part of the plate with the exception of a couple of fastballs. I thought it was a good day.
Price retired the side in order in the first. After Teoscar Hernandez singled and Jason Leblebijian walked starting the second, Reese McGuire sacrificed, Richard Urena was called out on strikes and Gift Ngoepe flied out. Price then retired the side in order in the third and fourth.
Price was 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA last year. He was to have pitched March 10 against Minnesota but was scratched when rain was forecast.
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