Adding some more firepower to the bullpen should be among the Boston Red Sox’s top priorities this winter.
Boston still is in the mix for an American League Wild Card spot with just four games left to play, but things aren’t looking great. The chances aren’t high for the Red Sox, and one of the reasons why the second half of the season hasn’t gone Boston’s way is because of the bullpen.
The Red Sox currently are ranked 25th in baseball in bullpen ERA at 4.45. If the bullpen had been just a tad bit better, the Red Sox likely would have a playoff spot right now…