June 8, 2021
Boston Red Sox — After three straight days of work, Matt Barnes got a much-needed day off on Monday. The Sox turned to Adam Ottavino to get the last four outs of Monday’s game, which he did for his third save of the season.
Hierarchy remains: Barnes | Ottavino | Hernandez.
VULTURE SAVE WATCH
Today:
1. Tejay Antone (CIN) — The Reds had Monday off, but Lucas Sims might get a second day of rest.
Wednesday:
1. Dylan Floro (MIA) — If Yimi Garcia pitches today, that will be three of four.
2. Adam Ottavino/Darwinzon Hernandez/Hirokazu Sawamura (BOS) — If Matt Barnes pitches today, that will be four out of five. The whole Boston bullpen has been taxed lately, so Tuesday’s usage will dictate what options Alex Cora has on Wednesday.
