Red Sox 2025 Season Preview: The Lefties

Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty ImagesEvery bullpen needs a lefty or two. The three-batter minimum killed the lefty-one-out-only-guy (LOOGY), but every team still needs a southpaw for high-leverage matchups. The Red Sox have Aroldis Chapman, but he’s effective against both sides of the plate, and while he may be called on to give a left-handed hitter a difficult matchup, he probably won’t be used only against lefties. If you want more on Chapman, head over to my piece about the back end of the bullpen options.

The team will most likely carry two lefties. Chapman will be one, and the second spot is up for grabs. There are a few things to consider when making this decision. The first and most…