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Red Sox Rumors: Matt Barnes should not be an option for closing games

May 25, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (32) reacts after a play during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Sox shouldn’t turn to Matt Barnes to close games

The Boston Red Sox are said to be very active in their efforts to improve the roster from this past year despite their lack of actual signings/trades. Pitching has always been the need going into this winter, and per reports, has been what Chaim Bloom and his team have been focusing on acquiring.