The Red Sox' search for bullpen help, which may or may not have them linked to Mets closer Edwin Diaz, could end up with a much lower-cost and lower-profile option, lefty Andrew Chafin of the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a report from Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal.
Chafin, 29, was one of several relievers mentioned as Sox possibilities by NBC Sports Boston Red Sox Insider John Tomase.
The first-round pick (43rd overall) in 2011 has been a part of the D'Backs bullpen since 2015. He's 0-2 with a 4.21 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings this season. He's been effective against lefties throughout his career (holding them to a .219 batting average) but has also held righties to a .244 average. His contract runs through the end of next season, isn't likely to cost any major league talent or top prospects and his prorated $1.95 million salary for the final two months of the season is certainly a lower cost option than other relievers.
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