Red Sox insider expects team will promote No. 10 prospect to support Aroldis Chapman, bullpen amid playoff push originally appeared on The Sporting News

In actuality, the Red Sox lost Sunday’s game while they were winning on Saturday. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 7/1/2025).

Garrett Crochet bounced back, but the bullpen unraveled in a 5-3 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. The post 3 reasons for optimism and 3 causes for concern as the Red Sox try to secure a playoff spot appeared first on Boston.

The Red Sox went into the ninth with a 3-2 lead, but Miami stormed back to earn a 5-3 win and avoid a sweep at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox may see some relief help arriving soon in the form of Justin Slaten, who is ramping up after being out since June 1 with a shoulder/neck injury. He threw his third bullpen on Friday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Monday. If all goes well, his next step would be another live BP or a rehab assignment.

Boston is currently holding onto the second wild card seed at 67-56 and is 5.5 games back from the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. The Red Sox are more than capable of reaching the postseason, but adding a talented first baseman like Lowe could be the difference in making a deep run and facing an early exit.