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Red Sox: Ranking Boston’s nine upcoming free agents by importance

By Jacob DeReus

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 15: From left, Red Sox Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, CEO Sam Kennedy, and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom attend a press conference addressing the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 15: From left, Red Sox Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, CEO Sam Kennedy, and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom attend a press conference addressing the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 12: Hansel Robles #56 of the Boston Red Sox returns to the dugout in the middle of the sixth inning after balking in a run in the sixth inning of a game at Fenway Park on August 12, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – AUGUST 12: Hansel Robles #56 of the Boston Red Sox returns to the dugout in the middle of the sixth inning after balking in a run in the sixth inning of a game at Fenway Park on August 12, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

#3: Red Sox RP Hansel Robles

The first thing I am going to say about Hansel Robles is make this man the closer already. He is one of the few relievers that I firmly believe in and trust to close it out.  Combine his 1.74 ERA and his lack of free passes, he is making a serious case for the job.

In his eight years in the majors, he has never had a WHIP above a 1.75. In 2019, when he was given a chance to be the closer for the Los Angeles Angels he had 27 save oppurtunities and he recoreded 24 saves that season in those chances.

He currently is averaging one strikeout every inning he pitches in. His ERA is one of the best in the bullpen. Simply put, he deserves more opportunities. He deserves a contract to stay in Boston and continue the dominace he has been showing this season.

Plus his entrance music is the Undertaker’s theme song and that is prettyt awesome!

Robles is currently a dominant relief pitcher. He has yet to give us a reason to not want him back and to be pitching for the Red Sox. I hope he is with us for years to come!

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