"After a series of decisions at the end of the 2025 season, the Red Sox quickly went from a plethora to a dearth of left-handed pitchers, almost overnight. Justin Wilson, who spent a year in Boston, and Steven Matz, who was acquired at the trade deadline, were both free agents at season's end. Then, at the non-tender deadline, when the roster needed to be trimmed to 40 men, the Red Sox traded multiple left-handed relievers."
"Jovani Moran: Moran has 95 innings of MLB experience under his belt, and his peripherals tell a different story than his ERA. His career ERA is 4.26, but his FIP is 2.89 and a SIERA of 3.84. Moran had Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2023 season, missing 2024 entirely, and finally made it back to the big leagues with Boston this past August."
Numerous left-handed pitchers departed after the 2025 season, creating an immediate shortage in Boston's bullpen. Justin Wilson and Steven Matz reached free agency, and left-handed relievers Chris Murphy and Brennan Bernardino were traded at the non-tender deadline. Only a few left-handed arms remain on the 40-man roster, including Aroldis Chapman and protected prospect Shane Drohan. Jovani Moran returned from Tommy John surgery with improved peripherals and reported upticks in velocity but carries a high career walk rate. The bullpen currently lacks left-handed depth and should add a veteran southpaw before spring training to restore balance and leverage options.
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