FORT MYERS – The Red Sox never signed or traded for an established reliever this offseason. That’s how much faith they had in their returning crew.
With two weeks left before the season starts, their hopes are being realized – the Red Sox bullpen is in good shape.
Carson Smith is healthy and a strong candidate for set-up and back-up closer duties, and Tyler Thornburg is also progressing, Cora was asked before Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over the Twins if the organization ever discussed seriously trading for or signing relief help.
“The organization was comfortable with the bullpen we had,” said Cora.