Matt Barnes has bounced between roles in the starting rotation and the bullpen so many times over the last two seasons that we were left to wonder if the Boston Red Sox even had a plan in mind for his future with the organization. Well they do now, as it seems they are going to stick with having him be a reliever.
Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski revealed on WEEI’s Hot Stove this week that Barnes will help fill the team’s need for a power arm in the bullpen.
“With Matt Barnes, our plans are for him to come to spring training, and we’ve already talked to him about this, and really focus in on the bullpen, to try to help us with that power arm out there,” said Dombrowski.