Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox released right-handed reliever Tyler Thornburg. The Cincinnati Reds have had wave of injuries hit their bullpen of late and just released Zach Duke. Should the Reds take a flyer on the former Milwaukee Brewers’ setup man?
To say that the 30-year-old pitcher has had a tumultuous time since joining the Red Sox would be an understatement. Thornburg was traded from Milwaukee to Boston in a deal that involved Travis Shaw and Mauricio Dubon. Thornburg missed his first season with his new team following surgery after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.