The struggles of the Boston Red Sox starting rotation have been well documented, but lately it’s the bullpen that has been of greater concern.
Red Sox relievers have already surrendered 35 runs in only 64.2 innings since the All-Star break. That unsightly 4.87 ERA is nearly as troubling as the figure Boston’s last place starting rotation has produced this season. It’s also significantly higher than the 4.68 ERA produced this season by the Texas Rangers’ league worst bullpen.
Tuesday night’s loss to the New York Yankees serves as the latest example, as the bullpen’s woes spoiled the debut of Henry Owens.