Red Sox Bullpen Shifts After Newcomb Traded

The Boston Red Sox have been dealing with rotation and bullpen challenges, with starting pitcher Garrett Crochet carrying much of the workload and the rest of the rotation struggling to provide consistent innings. This has placed added pressure on the bullpen, a situation exacerbated by the designation for assignment and subsequent trade of Sean Newcomb, who was previously third on the team in innings pitched. In response, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester after optioning Luis Guerrero, who had a brief major league stint and allowed an earned run in a loss to the Orioles. Guerrero has shown promise in limited major league action, not allowing an earned run over his first 12 appearances, and continues to perform in Triple-A. The team hopes Kelly, who was effective last year but struggled early this season, can help stabilize the bullpen. These moves reflect the Red Sox's ongoing efforts to manage their pitching staff amid injuries and performance issues.