Surprise, surprise; the Red Sox have two of the most-used relievers in the American League.
OK, so maybe that’s not out of character. Since 2013 Junichi Tazawa has been one of the busiest relievers in the majors. That he’s thrown 362⁄3 innings through the Red Sox’ first 85 games isn’t all that shocking.
But who expected Alexi Ogando to be pitching so often?
The 31-year-old was on the disabled list three times in his previous two seasons, when he’s suffered from biceps tendinitis along with shoulder and elbow inflammation. Even when the Sox signed him to a one-year deal worth $1.