REPORT NOW: RED STAR HAS SIGNED AN UPCOMING STAR WORTH 120$MILLION…………
This winter, the Boston Red Sox have concentrated on two areas of need: acquiring a right-handed hitter with versatility in his position and starting pitching.
To some extent, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed the former by bringing in right-hander Lucas Giolito, but he hasn’t taken any action to solve the latter.
Breslow should take advantage of any chance to bolster the big-league roster, even if those areas of need continue to be the top objectives. He also seems to be focusing on a possible high-leverage reliever to help the bullpen.
Two major market clubs that have shown interest in veteran reliever Ryne Stanek are the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, according to a report released on Thursday by Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
In 50 2/3 innings last season, Stanek recorded a 4.09 ERA, a 51-to-21 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a.221 batting average against, and a 1.24 WHIP.
For a Red Sox team where the front of the bullpen is unclear, that kind of output would be appreciated. But his previous year’s performances are on par with the greatest bullpen campaigns in living memory.
In 54 2/3 innings, the right-hander had a 1.15 ERA, a 62-to-31 strikeout-to-walk ratio, a.188 batting average against, and a 1.23 walk-to-hit ratio.
The 32-year-old has a 142 ERA+ over the previous three seasons, which means he has been 42% better than league average over that time, even though that season seems to have been a bit of an exception.
It begs the question, given recent reports, if Stanek’s signing will prompt a trade for closer Kenley Jansen, who has a $16 million 2024 contract. Should that be the case, it may allow for a sign-in from Jordan Montgomery.
