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Red Sox: Steven Wright is much needed in the bullpen right now

The Red Sox are in need of bullpen help. Their pen has been bad lately, highlighted by Wednesday’s meltdown blown save. Not surprisingly, the Red Sox are now first in the American League in blown saves with 16. The bullpen needs some help, and Steven Wright can provide exactly that.

Steven Wright made his 2019 debut in Wednesday’s game against the White Sox. He went 1 inning, allowed 1 hit, and recorded 1 strikeout.

Wright is coming off an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. He has had a troubled past, which includes domestic assault along with the suspension.