Welcome to part three of my 2025 Red Sox pitching preview. We’ve already covered the starting rotation and the depth starters. Today we turn to the closers. Kenley Jansen is gone, so the ninth inning is up for grabs. At this point, it’s hard to say what direction Alex Cora will go. It could be one guy, or it could be closer by committee. Here’s a look at a few of the names that may be in the mix for the closer role.
Liam Hendriks
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Let me preface this analysis by admitting I’m incredibly biased towards Hendriks.