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