Bullpen

Red Sox Secure Deal with Veteran Reliever Justin Wilson to Bolster Bullpen

14/11/2024 Raymond 0

The Boston Red Sox have secured left-handed veteran reliever Justin Wilson on a one-year, major league contract, similar in structure to his previous deal with the Reds. Wilson, a 37-year-old with a lengthy MLB career, battled injuries in recent seasons but showed promising underlying stats upon returning from Tommy John surgery. Despite a 5.59 ERA with Cincinnati, largely influenced by the homer-friendly Great American Ball Park, Wilson’s strikeout and walk rates were better than league averages. His four-seam fastball clocked an impressive 95.5 mph, marking one of the highest velocities in his career. Advanced metrics suggest Wilson could be primed for a rebound, making him a valuable and experienced addition to Boston’s bullpen, which currently has few established left-handed options.

Red Sox Dealing With Lingering Kenley Jansen Issue

20/03/2024 Raymond 0

In 2023, one of the Red Sox’s key strengths was their formidable bullpen, bolstered by the performances of newcomers Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin. However, Jansen’s immediate availability is now in doubt due to recurring lower back tightness. According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Jansen was once again sidelined from a recent spring training game, prompting concerns about his readiness for the season opener. Browne noted that Jansen must recover swiftly within the next day or two to avoid starting the season on the injured list (IL).

Red Sox dodge bullet with latest injury scare that could’ve derailed bullpen

14/03/2024 Raymond 0

The recent update on Chris Martin’s injury status comes as positive news for the Boston Red Sox bullpen. Despite his stellar performance last season, Martin’s achievements often went unnoticed due to the team’s overall struggles. With a career ERA of 3.36, Martin exceeded expectations in 2023, boasting an impressive 1.05 ERA over 51.1 innings pitched. His remarkable stats included 46 strikeouts and only six earned runs, earning him recognition with a vote for the American League Cy Young award. As a seasoned veteran entering his age-38 season, Martin brings invaluable experience to the Red Sox bullpen, which is relatively young compared to the rest of the team. Alongside Kenley Jansen, Martin is poised to serve as a dependable anchor for the bullpen once both pitchers return to action, providing stability and leadership to the team.

JUST IN: A.J. Minter opens up about his future with the Braves

16/02/2024 Raymond 0

Throughout his tenure spanning seven seasons with the Braves, Minter has amassed an impressive track record, having made appearances in 345 games. Within these outings, he has maintained a commendable 3.35 ERA while tallying an impressive 387 strikeouts across a total of 314.1 innings pitched.

Projecting the Braves’ Opening Day roster for ’24

12/02/2024 Raymond 0

Despite the absence of clear position battles this year, there’s still anticipation surrounding roster decisions. Historically, Spring Training has seen its share of surprises, like Greg Maddux’s unexpected absence due to a toenail injury in 2001, reminding us that anything can happen during this time. While I’ll be providing updated roster projections in the coming weeks, these initial thoughts are subject to change based on developments during Spring Training.

Dodgers Minor League Free Agent Joins Atlanta Braves

06/02/2024 Raymond 0

Ken Giles, once a formidable 100-mph closer for the 2017 World Series champion Houston Astros, has faced adversity in recent years, marked by injuries and a stint in the minor leagues. Following a trade to Toronto in 2018, Giles battled setbacks, including Tommy John surgery, limiting his Major League appearances to just nine games over the past four seasons. In 2023, while playing 21 minor league games with the Dodgers’ organization, he posted a challenging 9.50 earned run average.