It’s a contract year, but pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has had his struggles as the Red Sox battle for a spot in the playoffs.

Garrett Whitlock left Sunday’s game against the Orioles with right pectoral tightness.

Chris Sale and Nathan Eovaldi represent Boston’s best hope for any sort of October run.

After blowing a four-run lead, Boston rallies for another win against Baltimore, 8-6.

Boston plays its next eight games at Fenway Park as it battles with the Yankees and Blue Jays for the American League’s final two playoff spots.

Boston keeps pace in the competitive AL wild-card race, as Kyle Schwarber and Christian Vazquez spark a big 10th inning in a 9-4 victory.

Boston allowed four unearned runs in a loss to Seattle on Monday and has allowed 10 in the last three games.

Left-hander Martin Perez is expected to be activated on Tuesday, and Manager Alex Cora is holding out hope that left-handed starter Chris Sale could return this weekend against Baltimore.

The Red Sox and four other teams are battling for the league’s final two spots in the playoffs.

Boston ties it in the top of the ninth, but Leury Garcia’s home run gives Chicago a 2-1 win.