Steven Wright was a huge loss for the 2017 season. The knee injury (hopefully) will have been repaired to endure the rigors of pitching. The loss of Wright was crucial for the Red Sox with his dual ability as a starter and out of the bullpen. What will his role be in 2018? Can history give an answer?
Will Wright become Tim Wakefield?
Wakefield came to Boston with no illusions of becoming the long-term resident he became. His first season with the Red Sox was remarkable and may have been his best in the 17 seasons he was with the team.