The Red Sox absurd 13-inning win on Thursday night might come at an expensive cost
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Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox have been on a hot streak, winning eight consecutive games and 31 out of their last 36, but their recent 13-inning game has heavily taxed their bullpen.
- Ranger Suarez pitched only three innings, forcing eight relievers to cover ten innings and throw a combined 166 pitches, which is concerning given the lack of upcoming off days until August 20th.
- Key bullpen arms Payton Tolle and Jake Bennett are nearing career-high innings, and the team is considering a bullpen game or calling up Blake Wehunt to manage workload, but options are limited due to recent heavy usage.
- The Sox recently optioned Greg Weissert to Triple-A and called up Raymond Burgos to bolster the bullpen, highlighting the strain caused by the extended game and tight schedule.
- The extended use of the bullpen in a long stretch without rest poses ongoing challenges for the Red Sox, emphasizing the need for efficient pitching and careful management moving forward.
