The Boston Red Sox need to acquire a reliable closer to lock down the ninth inning. They also need their current bullpen options to avoid blowing games in order to justify being a buyer. So, that’s the Catch 22 situation we’re in leading up to next week’s trade deadline.
Nathan Eovaldi‘s long-awaited return was supposed to solidify the back of the bullpen yet it’s clear the club doesn’t trust him enough to handle a save situation. That much was proven Tuesday night in Tampa Bay.
Sure, the Red Sox walked away with a win against the division-rival Rays but only after converting one of the ugliest saves imaginable.