Nathan Eovaldi did it all for the Boston Red Sox this season, performing as a starter in the rotation and as a reliever. He’s proven to have the versatility to fill a variety of different roles yet one he’s never been tested in is the closer role. However, a resume devoid of any career saves hasn’t stopped some clubs from viewing the free agent pitcher as a potential ninth-inning solution.
WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that multiple teams have expressed interest in signing Eovaldi with the intention of making him their closer.
It’s unclear if the Red Sox can be counted among those teams, although they may have a need for a closer if fellow free agent Craig Kimbrel signs elsewhere.