Summary
The Boston Red Sox are interested in adding a new left-handed pitcher to bolster their bullpen. They are considering trading for JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals. Romero has a one-year, $4.3 million contract and had a successful season last year.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox are seeking more left-handed pitchers for their bullpen.
- Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow led offseason trades bringing in new players, including pitchers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo.
- The team is considering JoJo Romero, a left-handed pitcher with a $4.3 million contract.
- Breslow has already made trades with the St. Louis Cardinals, where his predecessor now works.
- Romero had a standout season last year with a 2.07 ERA, 55 strikeouts, and eight saves.
- The Red Sox previously traded away or let go several left-handed pitchers.
- The team has two promising rookie left-handers but does not plan to use them as full-time relief pitchers.
