As a tormenter of left-handed pitching (.959 OPS in 2025) who can handle himself in both corner outfield spots, Refsnyder has made his value clear as platoon option in his four seasons with the Red Sox. He also loves it in Boston, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the team found a way to bring him back for his age-35 season next year.
Wilson had a solid year overall, posting a 3.35 ERA in 61 appearances out of the bullpen. He also fulfilled his primary function as a silencer of left-handed bats, with lefty hitters finishing with only a .574 OPS against him. Even if he’s more of a nice-to-have than a must-have in the bullpen, he’s a candidate to come back if his market value doesn’t go well beyond the $2.25 million he made this year.
May was one of shockingly few additions for the Red Sox at the trade deadline, and his tenure in Boston is one that won’t be remembered fondly. He posted a 5.40 ERA in only six appearances before elbow neuritis ended his season in early September. He’ll be a worthwhile target as a reclamation project for someone in free agency, but he probably won’t be a priority for Craig Breslow this winter.
Matz was the other notable addition for Boston at the deadline, and he fared better than May in pitching to a 2.08 ERA in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. That was with only 12 strikeouts in 21.2 innings, however, so the general profile remains that of a mop-up man and lefty specialist. As with May, he’s unlikely to be a priority for Boston this winter.
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