The Red Sox bullpen is currently underperforming, encoding flaws in their late-game strategies, which have led to unnecessary losses despite strong starting pitching. Alex Cora's current bullpen roles create instability, specifically regarding Aroldis Chapman's role as closer, and the limited trust in Liam Hendriks, who is recovering from injury. Hendriks has shown signs of improvement since returning, especially with his slider, though his overall performance in high-pressure situations remains questionable. The team must decide how to effectively utilize Hendriks to bolster their late-game performance amidst ongoing bullpen struggles.
Hendriks' arsenal is largely unchanged from when he was at his best, and his slider has been his best pitch this season.
Despite some shaky performances, Hendriks hasn't allowed a run recently, indicating potential for recovery in high-leverage situations.
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