At just the perfect moment, the bullpen of Boston is coming together.
The bullpen of the Boston Red Sox continues to receive reinforcements, and this is true in more ways than one.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made the acquisition of Luis García and Lucas Sims at the end of July, which resulted in the addition of relief arms. Each of the pitchers has already made a contribution.
According to a report by MLB.com, the Red Sox have not only strengthened their bullpen through the acquisition of many players through trades, but they are also anticipated to bring back their reliable setup man Martin, maybe for the beginning of their next homestand on August 9. In the early part of the next week, Martin is anticipated to participate in a Minor League rehab assignment, which may consist of only one outing, and to throw a bullpen session before the game that will take place in Texas on Saturday.
This season, Martin has a record of 2-1, a 3.42 earned run average, and 29 strikeouts in 26 and a half innings thrown. During the previous season, he pitched for the Red Sox and finished with a record of 4-1, an incredible 1.05 earned run average, and 46 strikeouts in 51 and a third innings.
It is possible that the return of Martin will finally put in place a bullpen that is ready for the playoffs for Boston as the team fights its way into a Wild Card slot throughout the months of August and September.