Red Sox Bullpen Racking Up Innings In Busy August Week
Boston's relievers have been busy in August
The Boston Red Sox continued a stretch on Sunday of 16 games in 16 days as part of a loaded August schedule.
As a result, the Red Sox bullpen continues to add up innings, specifically in the past week with competitive games with the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Alex Cora continues to do his best keeping his relievers fresh, but the innings are certainly adding up as of late, as referenced by RedSoxStats on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Extra innings have been needed from other pitchers due to Brennan Bernardino landing on the COVID-Related Injured List and Kenley Jansen out with a hamstring injury since Wednesday’s win over the Astros.
John Schreiber, Bernardino, Josh Winckowski, Nick Pivetta and Chris Martin all pitched at least three times in the last week.
Boston does have a much-needed off day Thursday before heading to Kansas City for a weekend series against the Royals.
Boston’s bullpen remains sturdy, but the collective workload continues to climb in the height of the playoff push.
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