The Red Sox are currently four games clear of the playoff cut-off with a 75.1% chance of making the postseason. Their pitching staff features several candidates for the playoff roster, divided into tiers. Notably, Chapman has significantly improved his walk rate and excels in multiple performance metrics. Whitlock has seen a resurgence, boasting an impressive strikeout rate. Wilson has been reliable after a difficult start, consistently facing high-leverage situations. Weissert’s role highlights the variability of bullpen options as the team prepares for the postseason.
Chapman has a 15.4 BB% from 2021-2024, cut to 7.7% over 44 innings with the Red Sox as their closer. Masterful in all situations.
Whitlock looks like 2021 Garrett Whitlock again with a 30.6 K%, in the 92nd percentile, having allowed a run in only three of his last 28 appearances.
Wilson, after a shaky start, has allowed just seven runs in his past 33 appearances, typically brought in for critical left-handed bats.
Weissert's deployment in the 6th inning since July contrasts with his high leverage skills, demonstrating the variance in bullpen roles for the postseason.
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