Red Sox Already Have a Star Closer… So Why Are They Trying to Build a “Super Bullpen”?
Boston Might Not Be Done Loading Up
The Boston Red Sox already feature one of baseball’s toughest bullpen arms in Aroldis Chapman, the reigning AL Reliever of the Year. But insiders say the team is eyeing something even bigger — a bullpen so stacked it would “break” late-inning matchups across MLB.
The Athletic Drops a Bombshell
According to reporting from Ken Rosenthal, Will Sammon and Katie Woo, the Red Sox are seriously considering adding another high-leverage monster to the mix — even though it’s not their top priority.
Supercharge the Late Innings? Boston Has Options
This winter’s market is filled with elite relievers. Boston could grab another closer-level talent to set up Chapman… or they could go full chaos mode and run a closer-by-committee. One name stands out above the rest: Edwin Díaz.
Meet the $100 Million Wildcard
After opting out of his Mets deal, Díaz reportedly wants another nine-figure contract — and his résumé backs it up. Last season alone:
•1.63 ERA
•NL Reliever of the Year
•Pure domination.
Would Díaz Give Up Being “The Guy”?
If he landed in Boston, Díaz probably wouldn’t be the primary closer at first — Chapman just signed a $13 million extension with a 2027 vesting option. But Díaz has made it clear: he wants money, he wants a ring, and he’s flexible.
Díaz Says It Himself
“I want the best deal for my family… I’d love to stay in New York, but if I go somewhere else, I want to win a ring,” he told Newsday’s Laura Albanese.
Two Closers. Two Innings. Zero Hope for Opponents.
Imagine Díaz in the 8th and Chapman in the 9th. That’s nightmare fuel for hitters. It’s the modern version of the Brewers’ Devin Williams–Josh Hader shutdown combo — a formula that delivered wins for years.
A Rare Level of Greatness
Díaz isn’t just elite — he’s historic. A three-time All-Star and three-time Reliever of the Year, he’s one of only two pitchers to win the award three times since it debuted in 2014.
