The Boston Red Sox need some help for the bullpen if it wants to make a run for a playoff spot this summer.
The Boston Red Sox have some clear needs with the trade deadline quickly approaching and the club trending in the direction of being buyers.clearly is adding another starting pitcher. Garrett Whitlock is out for the season and Boston has been undermanned. The Red Sox have made due, but they still should beThe rotation isn't the only area that could use a boost. Boston -- like every team looking to make a run at a playoff spot -- should be looking to add help for the bullpen as well.
One player who could be an underrated option and wouldn't cost too much is Toronto Blue Jays veteran reliever Trevor Richards. The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman and Eno Sarris ranked Richards as the "Relief fliers: Andrew Chafin, , Detroit Tigers, Luis García, , Los Angeles Angels, Trevor Richards, , Toronto Blue Jays," Gleeman and Sarris said. "Do they just want someone to match up against lefties? Andrew Chafin has struck out twice as many lefties as he's walked over the past two years and has the best overall numbers against them. Jalen Beeks could help, and Trevor Richards' changeup makes him effective in that role.
Richards may not have a big name, but he is a seven-year big league veteran and has a 2.44 ERA this season with a 41-to-16 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 44 1/3 innings pitched.Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also is pursuing an MBA at Brandeis University.
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