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Red Sox: Ranking potential impact of 2019 September call-ups

By Sean Penney

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 24: Jhoulys Chacin #45 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on July 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 24: Jhoulys Chacin #45 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Miller Park on July 24, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MAY 23: Travis Lakins #56 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the seventh inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 23, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MAY 23: Travis Lakins #56 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the seventh inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 23, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Travis Lakins

The Red Sox gave Travis Lakins his first taste of big league action this year. He’s allowed eight runs in 15 1/3 innings for an unappealing 4.70 ERA, walking eight batters while only striking out 10 over that span.

His time in Pawtucket was equally discouraging. Lakins posted a 4.60 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 45 innings this season.

It’s been a tough year for the right-hander yet it feels as though there’s untapped potential with Lakins. He broke out last year, posting a 2.32 ERA in time spent between Portland and Pawtucket. He struck out over a batter per inning and showed improved command after moving to the bullpen.

The success hasn’t carried over to this year but Lakins is still the No. 22 prospect in the Red Sox system. He’s now focused on working as a reliever where he can rely on his bread and butter cutter and mid-90’s fastball.

If any pitcher on this list has a shot at making a significant impact out of the bullpen, now or in the future, it’s Lakins.

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