The Marlins added an experienced late-inning option to their bullpen on Monday afternoon by acquiring Matt Barnes and cash considerations from the Red Sox for left-hander Richard Bleier, a source told MLB.com on Monday.
The club did not confirm the news.
The longest-tenured Red Sox player until they designated him for assignment on Tuesday, Barnes had become one of the club’s most trusted relievers by 2016. During the ‘18 World Series championship run, he dominated across 10 playoff appearances.
Barnes became the full-time closer in 2021, recording a 124 ERA+, a 1.12 WHIP and 24 saves in 60 outings. But he struggled down the stretch, and it carried over into ‘22 with a 4.31 ERA, 3.87 FIP and 1.44 WHIP in 44 games. After returning from right shoulder inflammation last August, however, Barnes posted a 1.59 ERA in his final 24 outings.
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1. Textbook Editor Posted: January 30, 2023 at 04:05 PM (#6115183)Maybe they will reacquire Miggy and think he'll hit like he did back when he was but a young Marlin? I mean, that would push them a long way.......just get that fish guy and the two-way star from LAA and you'd have a contender then, right? Though, only with Barnes of course.
I believe Barnes was at $8.375 this year + the $2.25 option for next year, so if the Sox are kicking in $5.5 they are not saving much at all - 8.375+2.25-5.5-3.5-.25 ('24 option for Bleier) = a savings of $1.375, with the option to pick up Bleier's option year for an extra $3.5M. Challenge trade it is, I guess.
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