The starting rotation for the 2019 Boston Red Sox has been rough. That goes for just about everyone, but no starter has been as responsible for Boston’s struggles as Rick Porcello. While other starters who have been used less liberally have had their own issues, Porcello is the only starter on the roster who has logged at least 100 innings with an ERA+ below 100.
After this season, the Red Sox will have a decision to make about Porcello since the right-hander will be a free agent. Based on how he has pitched this year, that decision seems like a rather easy one, but before we start getting ready to say goodbye, let’s take a look at both sides of the equation.