Thinking back to the end of spring training, this is an outcome they would have signed up for at this juncture.

The Boston Red Sox do not figure to be in the market for a closer for this season. However, they may be interested in adding to their stellar bullpen and potentially adding a replacement for Aroldis Chapman.

Of 21 draftees, Boston selected 15 pitchers, all collegiate arms, and only one high school player across the board.