While Dave Dombrowski has been quiet about his bullpen plans, the Boston Red Sox have passed on many relievers this offseason. Adam Ottavino, Jeurys Familia, Joakim Soria, and David Robertson are all off the board.
Last year’s closer, Craig Kimbrel, is still available but Dombrowski recently said he doesn’t expect to make a high expenditure at the closer position. Boston’s projected payroll currently puts them below the steepest luxury tax penalties that would trigger if they exceed $246 million. It would be difficult to stay below that threshold if they re-sign Kimbrel.