Red Sox: Examining the remaining non-roster invitees in major league camp
By Jimmy Longo
Edgar Olmos, LHP
Edgar Olmos is a strange case for the Red Sox this spring, a former third-round pick of the Marlins who failed to really develop as a starting pitcher, the now reliever has bounced around over the last couple years, having stints with the Marlins, Mariners, and two stints with both the Cubs and the Orioles.
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Signed as a minor league free agent last November, the 27-year-old has provided the Red Sox with a steady plan for a backup in terms of being the third lefty out of the bullpen for the Red Sox. He’ll start the season as AAA Pawtucket, waiting in the ranks for an injury to either happen to Robbie Ross, Fernando Abad or Robby Scott.
For Red Sox fans who haven’t really had the chance to tune into Red Sox spring training, Olmos has had arguably the best spring of Red Sox relievers, accumulating an ERA of only 1.17 over 7.2 innings.
Though he’s been dealing with a hamstring strain as of late, the relievers spring is something to be encouraged by for Red Sox diehards.
Matt Collins of Over The Monster even speculated that in his age 27 season, Olmos may be poised for a breakout season, similar to that of when Andrew Miller broke out during the same age year.
It’s not totally misguided, as Olmos stands 6’4″, 220 and Miller at 6’7, 205, both throw a fastball and a slider.
Maybe the Red Sox have stumbled on an unfinished diamond, and maybe Olmos is getting out minor league hitters. That’s baseball — we’ll see.