The most pressing question facing the Boston Red Sox entering the 2019 season was who would fill the closer role vacated by the departure of Craig Kimbrel. It took some trial and error as Boston’s bullpen sputtered out of the gate but a clear hierarchy was eventually established with Brandon Workman at the top. Despite thriving in the role when he was finally given the opportunity, the Red Sox are hesitant to commit to Workman as their closer for next season.
Workman didn’t cement himself in the closer role until the second half of the season but managed to tally 16 saves.