Sale (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over five innings for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Sale was dominant during what is expected to be his second-to-last minor-league start, stretching out to five innings and 81 pitches. Assuming there are no setbacks, he'll likely make one more start for the WooSox as early as Aug. 5 before rejoining the Red Sox.