BOSTON -- Persistence and patience are finally paying off for Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman, who is contributing to one of the best bullpens in the game after two years away from the big league club.
The hard-throwing right-hander emerged as a valuable arm in Boston's 'pen as a rookie back in 2013, shining brightest in its title run when he made seven scoreless postseason appearances, including three in the World Series.
In Workman's sophomore campaign, he logged 87 Major League innings in 19 outings (15 starts), but heading into his third season, he had some elbow soreness, which soon revealed a bigger program that ultimately lead to Tommy John surgery.