Depth is boring. It’s also incredibly important, especially when it comes to pitching. Pitching injuries are going to happen. Look at the Dodgers. Without pitching depth, injuries to the rotation would have sunk their season. Instead, they were able to win the World Series, thanks to pitching depth (and a loaded lineup).
For the first time in the last few seasons, the Red Sox appear to be equipped with quality rotation depth. With early injuries delaying Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford’s spring preparation, depth may play a role early in the season.