The Boston Red Sox bullpen has been a lightning rod for criticism this season. Rightfully so, although the blame shouldn’t be cast on everyone. While the bullpen has been a dark pit of despair, Brandon Workman has been a bright light shining through with the best season of his career.
Believe it or not, Workman has been one of the best relievers in baseball. Among relievers with a minimum of 40 innings pitched, Workman ranks 4th in the American League with a 1.70 ERA and third with a 12.33 K/9. He leads the majors in opponent AVG (.