Pitchers who might not make the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster
Silvino Bracho has 92 career games in the Majors, posting a 4.82 ERA in that time. He pitched solely in the minors last year (Triple-A) where the right-handed pitcher had a 4.14 ERA, .292 BAA, and 1.56 WHIP in 50 innings. Definitely an uphill battle for him to make the roster but maybe a strong showing could have him placed in Triple-A with the idea that he’ll be one of the first called up if needed.
Taylor Cole has a 4.97 ERA in 88 2/3 innings in the Majors and hasn’t pitched there since 2019. In fact, the righty didn’t even pitch in the minors since that year either. He’s on the very outside looking in.
Tyler Danish has a 4.85 ERA in 13 innings in the Majors (last pitched there in 2018). The right-handed pitcher had a 3.84 ERA, .261 BAA, and 1.24 WHIP with 79 strikeouts in 70 1/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A last season. Still a major long shot but so far had the best 2021 season of the non-roster invitees.
Darin Gillies is possibly even more interesting than Feltman. He’s definitely not a much smaller chance of making the team, but the 29-year-old has had a wild journey. Gillies has never made the Majors and had a 5.17 ERA in 2018 and a 6.34 ERA in 2019. 2021 saw the righty post a 2.80 ERA, .194 BAA, and 1.18 WHIP over 45 innings in Double-A and Triple-A.
Geoff Hartlieb threw nine innings in the Majors last year, and recorded an 11 ERA in that time. He fared much better in the minors with a 3.76 ERA, .206 BAA, and 1.44 WHIP. It’s really hard to envision the right-handed pitcher making the team out of Spring Training.
Chris Murphy is a fantastic prospect. The left-handed pitcher’s 4.62 ERA between High-A and Double-A last year might not be the best number. However, he has absolutely disgusting strikeout stuff and his .241 BAA and 1.26 WHIP were really solid. That being said, this is more of a showcase. The Red Sox get to see Murph up close a little more and give him some extra experience, he’s not making the team out of Spring Training though.