There are several talented arms in the Boston Red Sox bullpen and it’s up to manager John Farrell to figure out the best way to deploy them. We thought that we had a pretty good idea of what roles the core relievers on the team would play entering the season, at least until we saw how the late innings played out on Opening Day.
The closer role remains crystal clear, as the ninth inning belongs to Craig Kimbrel. His spot is secure and he did his job on Monday to lock up the win in a scoreless inning, allowing a hit and striking out a pair.