Right-hander Garrett Richards of the Red Sox picked up steam as a starter as the 2021 season wore on. Unfortunately, that steam was similar to a boulder racing down a hill, ready to smack Wily E. Coyote. Richards was a bust, failure, disaster, and finally and mercifully pulled from the rotation.
Attempting to place a shine on Richards in the early going, he appeared to be a free-agent steal through May. Richards was not dominant but provided some solid substance until June rolled around. Richards turned into a pitching pinata and, to the disappointment of the opposing hitter, was shuffled off to the bullpen.