When the Boston Red Sox begin postseason play in either the division series after overtaking the Rays and winning the AL East or, the more likely scenario, in the one game Wild Card game against either the Blue Jays or Yankees, Matt Barnes should the one they turn to with a lead in the ninth inning.
Alex Cora seems to think differently since he has been reluctant to insert him into high-leverage situations this month. Some have defended Cora’s decision here noting how he was successfully able to juggle all of the different arms in the Red Sox bullpen during the 2018 postseason en route to a world championship.