This hype video will get Red Sox fans jacked for Chris Sale’s season debut

The Boston Red Sox will welcome back Chris Sale on Saturday, and it’s safe to say fans are ready for his season debut.

Sale hasn’t pitched it two years — elbow issues will do that to a pitcher. In his absence, the Red Sox have lacked a true ace and struggled in the pitching department, even with the emergence of the likes of Nathan Eovaldi.

The lanky righty is their true No. 1, even if he’s not physically available. His presence is overwhelming.

Sale will make his debut against the Orioles at 4:10 p.m. ET in the middle of a division chase. Frankly, it couldn’t come at a better time for a Boston team in the midst of a monthly struggle.

The Red Sox released their own abbreviated hype clip:

However, the real video to get the juices flowing is below, courtesy of Red Sox fan Twitter account Boston Strong:

Boston Red Sox: Is Chris Sale’s return enough to turn the tide?

Boston is 4-6 in their last 10 games, defeating the Orioles on Friday night. Playing lowly Baltimore is a good way to get back on track, and arguably the best team for Sale to face in what should be a well-documented and cautious debut from the training staff’s perspective.

The Red Sox are five games back of the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, and hold the second Wild Card position at the moment. They’re literally holding on to a playoff spot by merely a few games.

Reinforcements are coming to the tune of September call-ups in a few weeks. That ought to help Boston’s depth, which has been lacking of late. The likes of Tanner Huock could aid the rotation or bullpen long-term, even though he struggled his last time out.

Either way, the Sox have options. And Sale’s return is the first of what they hope can serve as a late push to aid a postseason Boston will never forget.