We never did get to see Nathan Eovaldi take over the closer role for the Boston Red Sox but we may see him as an opener.
Appearing on MLB Network Radio, manager Alex Cora indicated there’s a good chance that Eovaldi will serve as the opener for Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Indians.
Alex Cora just told @MLBNetworkRadio “there’s a good chance” Nathan Eovaldi will serve as the opener for the #RedSox on Wednesday in Cleveland.
— Tom Caron (@TomCaron) August 13, 2019
Eovaldi began the season in the rotation but posted an underwhelming 6.