Gray's Elimination Hook Intensifies Rotation and Managerial Questions
Key Questions
What record did Aroldis Chapman set recently?
Aroldis Chapman set the all-time relief strikeout record and was named an All-Star, making him likely to stay with the team. He also passed Eckersley for 9th all-time in saves with 391.
What bullpen moves were made involving Tommy Kahnle and Danny Coulombe?
Tommy Kahnle re-signed to a minor league deal while Danny Coulombe was DFA'd. Garrett Whitlock returned from the IL, though Zack Kelly's elbow injury further depleted depth.
Is the Red Sox bullpen targeting any specific relievers?
The team is targeting an elite reliever, with Mason Miller among the options discussed in trade rumors. Recent games showed the bullpen nearly blowing leads, with Weissert and Whitlock shaky.
Sonny Gray was pulled in the fifth inning despite asking Chad Tracy to trust him, and Tracy acknowledged responsibility. Gray passed MLB’s reported substance checks, says he will pitch in 2027, and is not ruling out Boston; one report says he is expected to opt out after the World Series, but no decision is confirmed.