Red Sox News & Links: Justin Slaten enters the closer conversation
Briefly

The Red Sox designated former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer for assignment due to limited performance after his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Fulmer chose free agency over a minor league assignment. Meanwhile, Liam Hendriks, also returning from injury, struggled in his outings but retains his roster spot thanks to his track record. Other relievers like Zack Kelly faced criticism for poor performances, impacting the team's outcomes. However, the bullpen has shown some strength, with Justin Slaten performing impressively, as the team looks forward to injured players returning for better results.
The Red Sox DFA'd former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer, who chose free agency rather than accepting an assignment to AAA, after only 2.2 innings pitched.
Liam Hendriks also struggled on the mound after returning from injury, but his prior success means he’s secure on the roster, unlike Fulmer.
The Red Sox's bullpen has shown strong performance overall, with Justin Slaten and Aroldis Chapman sharing closing duties despite some recent setbacks.
Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck expressed satisfaction with his improvement on the mound despite the team's loss and struggles in the bullpen.
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