Eduardo Rodriguez is poised for a big year for the Boston Red Sox. The lefty has shown flashes of brilliance in the past but has yet to put together a full breakout season due to a mixture of health and inconsistency. The former is somewhat out of his control but he arrived in camp in great shape. The latter could be resolved by an improved slider that he’s been working on this spring.
Masslive.com’s Christopher Smith reports that Rodriguez has been developing a new-look slider this spring with the help of Chris Sale and Pedro Martinez.