About this episode
Boston Red Sox face mounting bullpen pressure as Aroldis Chapman returns as closer following a dominant season. Can the veteran lefty sustain his elite velocity and command, or will age and past playoff mistakes haunt his reliability in high-leverage situations? With Danny Coulombe, Garrett Whitlock, and Justin Slaten emerging as crucial arms, the Red Sox boast depth but must overcome durability concerns and uncertain closer succession.
Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian spotlights strengths and weaknesses of each reliever, from Jovani Moran’s deceptive changeup to Ryan Watson’s strikeout potential, and Greg Weissert’s high-leverage slider. Key discussions center on command issues, injury history, and how bullpen roles may shift if Chapman falters. Will Whitlock thrive as the setup man? Does Boston have enough high-leverage reliability to power a playoff run? Catch this Red Sox breakdown on Opening Day for all the bullpen moves and player insights shaping the 2026 season.
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