Boston.com · Mar 13, 2022
Red Sox are reportedly signing lefty reliever Jake Diekman
Jake Diekman pitched with the A's from 2019-2021. Jeff Chiu/AP Photo It appears the Red Sox are prioritizing improving their bullpen during the early stages of free agency.
After reportedly agreeing to a deal with lefty Matt Strahm, they also reportedly did the same with lefty Jake Diekman.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com first reported the news Sunday afternoon and said it’s believed to be a multi-year deal. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic said the Red Sox are “strongly in mix” for Diekman.
Diekman, 35, has a 3.73 career ERA over the course of a relatively consistent 10-year career. He’s played with the Phillies, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Royals, and, most recently, the Athletics.
