After the game Jansen said that he did not believe it was related to any heart issues, and was just the result of dehydration. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Brasier | Schreiber.īoston Red Sox - In a scary moment, Kenley Jansen felt lightheaded and walked off with a trainer after facing his first batter of the game last night. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Schreiber | Winckowski.ĪpBoston Red Sox – Chris Martin was placed on the IL on Sunday with shoulder inflammation, and Ryan Brasier got the surprise vulture save on Sunday in Martin’s absence (Kenley Jansen had pitched two straight), so we’ll slot Brasier in to the set-up role. With Chris Martin injured, look for John Schreiber and Josh Winckowski to set things up for Kenley Jansen. Brasier was used in mop-up roles Wednesday (he allowed three runs with the Red Sox trailing 7-2) and Thursday (he allowed two runs with the Red Sox leading 11-2). Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Schreiber | Winckowski.ĪpBoston Red Sox – It appears the days of “high-leverage Ryan Brasier” are already over. We will keep an eye on this to see if Jansen will need a stint on the IL, but for now, John Schreiber could be a good speculative add today. He was battling back tightness that started during conditioning yesterday and he is expected to be unavailable for at least the next couple days. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Martin | Schreiber.ĪpBoston Red Sox – Kenley Jansen allowed his first earned run of the season yesterday and blew his first save. If Boston thinks he’s ready right away, he may get a save chance or two while Jansen deals with a back injury. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Martin | Schreiber.īoston Red Sox – Chris Martin is back from the IL, and should go back to being one of the key set-up men for Kenley Jansen. This situation remains fluid until Jansen is available again. Winckowski then earned the win when the Red Sox walked off in the bottom half. Through minimal fault of his own, Winckowski’s outing was adventurous, as two 8th-inning errors allowed the tying runs to score, but Winckowski stayed on for the 9th and, with some better defense behind him, pitched a 1-2-3 inning. Updated hierarchy: Jansen | Martin | Winckowski.īoston Red Sox – In Kenley Jansen’s absence, the Red Sox went with Chris Martin in the 7th - who pitched a scoreless, albeit shaky frame for his 4th hold - followed by Josh Winckowski, who pitched the 8th and 9th. John Schreiber was used in the seventh during a tie game to face the top of the Toronto order, and while that’s a big spot, we can’t ignore manager Alex Cora’s willingness to go back to Winckowski in the ninth inning for the second straight night. Craig Kimbrel, at 397, should be next, but after that, only Edwin Diaz (205 at age 29) has any chance to hit 400 by 2030.īoston Red Sox – Closer Kenley Jansen would have been available if he was needed on Thursday, according to manager Alex Cora, so it’s safe to stick him back in your lineups.īoston Red Sox – With Kenley Jansen still unavailable on Tuesday, Josh Winckowski, who was supposed to also be unavailable, recorded his first MLB save with a seven-pitch ninth inning. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Martin | Winckowskiīoston Red Sox - Kenley Jansen earned his 400th career save on Wednesday, becoming only the seventh reliever ever to reach that milestone. Winckowski continues to be a valuable part of the Boston Bullpen, but he won’t be taking over for Jansen anytime soon. Winckowski retired the next 9 hitters he faced (with the help of a double play) to pick up his second save of the year, and first of the 3 inning variety. Hierarchy remains: Jansen | Martin | Winckowski.īoston Red Sox - The Red Sox were up 6-1 going into the 7th inning where they handed the ball to Josh Winckowski. JBoston Red Sox – After Kenley Jansen kept the game tied in the 9th, the Red Sox plated the automatic runner in the top of the 10th, allowing Chris Martin to pick up an impressive save.
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