Though the race for the American League East division title remains one of the two-horse variety, the Boston Red Sox are, nevertheless, now locked into the 2017 postseason. That means it’s time to consider what the playoff roster will look like. The majority of the available spots are locked up, but a few remain up in the air. Those mostly lie in the bullpen.
One player who may get overlooked during the process of setting the roster is someone who has seemingly been forgotten all season long. Yet, Fernando Abad has done nothing but perform in the few opportunities he’s gotten, particularly against lefties.