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Matt Barnes' struggles have Red Sox in tough spot less than a year after extending him: 'It's a guy we're not going to give up on' Matt Barnes has a 7.01 ERA since signing a contract extension last July.

MAY 31, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Texas school shooting was a tragedy that hit home for Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes - The Boston Globe The subject of school-age children again falling victim to senseless gun violence in Uvalde, Texas, resonated with Barnes, a resident of New...

MAY 26, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Notches second save Barnes struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Mariners.

Impact Manager Alex Cora has maintained faith that Barnes would turn things around, and that faith was rewarded for at least one afternoon as Barnes picked up his first save since April 22. The right-hander threw only three fastballs among his 15 pitches though, topping out at 95.8 mph, and he produced only one swinging strike -- numbers which don't hint at a return to the dominance he flashed in the first half last year. Nonetheless, no one else has stepped up and seized Boston's closer role, so if Barnes can string together a few good appearances, the job could be his once again.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox notebook: Matt Barnes encouraged by save, Garrett Whitlock struggles; Alex Verdugo (illness) leaves game Some notes from Boston's 6-5 comeback win over the Mariners.

MAY 22, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Devers hits 2 HRs; Red Sox rally past Mariners 6-5

Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Boston’s bullpen held the Seattle Mariners scoreless for six innings, lifting the...

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Tagged with loss Barnes (0-3) was credited with Saturday's loss, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits with one strikeout over the 10th inning of a loss to the White Sox.

Impact After the Red Sox blew yet another save in the ninth inning -- the bullpen has converted just 5-of-14 save opportunities -- Barnes was brought in for the 10th inning. He permitted hard contact on two consecutive hits, which produced both runs, and another hard-hit groundout before getting through the inning. Earlier in the day, the right-hander told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com that his velocity returned (95.2 mph, up from season average of 93.8) during a one-inning stint Friday following a mechanical tweak and claimed it was the best he felt in six months. One day later, his five four-seamers averaged 93.9 mph.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, White Sox top Red Sox 3-1 in 10 for 5th win in row

José Abreu hit a go-ahead double in the 10th after the White Sox tied it an inning earlier, helping Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at windy Fenway Park for its fifth straight...

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Matt Barnes explains velocity increase (95-96 mph); 'That's the best I've felt in six months' Matt Barnes made a mechanical change before Friday's game.

MAY 7, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

ERA climbs Barnes (0-2) was tagged with Wednesday's loss, allowing four runs (three earned) on two hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in a 10-5 extra-inning defeat to the Angels.

Impact Barnes entered to start the 10th inning and got the first two batters before Taylor Ward took him deep. A Mike Trout single and Shohei Ohtani walk ensued and Barnes was removed, but those runs came in thanks to Hirokazu Sawamura. In all, Boston relievers allowed seven runs (two home runs) over the final two innings and blew their league-leading fifth save. Barnes' ERA climbed to 8.64 this season and is 6.92 since he signed an extension with the club in 2021.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ward, Walsh hit HRs in Angels' 6-run 10th, beat Red Sox 10-5

The Los Angeles Angels scored six runs in the 10th inning behind a two-run homer by Taylor Ward and a three-run shot from Jared Walsh for a 10-5 win over the Boston Red Sox

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Coughs up lead Barnes allowed one run on two hits in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Orioles.

Impact Barnes entered to pitch the eighth after seven dominant innings from starter Nathan Eovaldi and got two quick outs. However, Cedric Mullins blooped a double, which was followed by a Anthony Santander run-scoring single. While Saturday's outcome can be attributed to bad luck -- Mullins' double had an 83.1 mph exit velocity -- Barnes has been unreliable thus far. He has a 5.87 ERA with four walks (1.2 K/BB) over 7.2 innings.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Springer hits tying HR, Jays rally to beat Red Sox 6-5 in 10

George Springer hit a two-run homer to force extra innings, Raimel Taipa hit a game-ending sacrifice fly in the 10th, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

McClanahan 1st Rays starter to get win, 5-2 over Red Sox

Shane McClanahan became Tampa Bay’s first starting pitcher to get a win this season as the Rays overcame a two-run, first-inning deficit and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up first save Barnes earned the save, tossing 0.1 innings in a 4-3 win Friday in Tampa.

Impact Barnes was not called upon to start the ninth inning with the Red Sox winning 4-3 but came in with two outs and the bases loaded. He got Wander Franco to hit a hard ground ball and Trevor Story made an excellent play to record the final out. The righty served as Boston's closer for much of last year before losing his job near the end of the season. He had not appeared in any high-leverage situations in his first four appearances but managed to get the job done Friday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cora wants him to close Red Sox manager Alex Cora wants Barnes to be the closer and believes the pitcher is close to being able to fill the role, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. "I've been sayi...

Impact Cora has managed with a closer-by-committee for now, but he prefers the structure of set roles. Three relievers -- Jake Diekman, Hansel Robles and Garrett Whitlock -- have recorded saves thus far. Barnes made his fourth appearance of the season Wednesday, allowing a run on one hit and a wild pitch while striking out one. He's allowed three runs on three hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out three over four innings.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles to command Barnes allowed two runs on one hit, two walks and a hit batsman in Friday's 8-4 loss to Minnesota.

Impact The Red Sox struggled against Minnesota pitching but finally cracked the code during a three-run eighth inning that closed the gap to 6-4. Barnes, who had two encouraging appearances in low-leverage spots earlier in the week, was brought on to keep the Twins in check for a potential ninth-inning comeback. Unfortunately, he was unable to find the strike zone, walking two straight and hitting a batter that eventually led to two runs. This had the appearance of manager Alex Cora testing Barnes as a ninth-inning guy, but it was not a closer-like performance.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan strong, Twins' bats heat up in Boston's Fenway opener

Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer, rookie Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Red Sox 8-4 in Boston’s home opener

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Hurls scoreless sixth Barnes struck out one and did not allowed a baserunner over a scoreless relief inning in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Tigers.

Impact Barnes, who entered to pitch the sixth inning with Boston up 7-2, made his second appearance of the season and pitched the sixth in both. He set down the side on 14 pitches, and more notably, Barnes sustained his velocity, averaging 94.3 mph on five four-seamers. While Boston's closer situation remains unsettled, this could be a situation where manager Alex Cora is building up the right-hander's confidence in low-leverage spots before moving him into a more tense role.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velo returns Barnes allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless sixth inning in Monday's 3-1 loss to Detroit.

Impact Barnes made his season debut after missing the opening series against the Yankees with tightness in his back. He worked around a Miguel Cabrera double and punctuated the outing with an inning-ending strike out of Jonathan Schoop. The right-hander's fastball, which lived in the 92-93 mph range during spring training, maxed out at 95.3 and averaged 94 mph.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baez's 2-run HR in 8th lifts Tigers to 3-1 win over Red Sox

Javier Báez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Available to pitch Monday Barnes (back) is available to pitch Monday against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Barnes hurt his back in a workout Thursday and was unavailable during Boston's season-opening series against the Yankees, but he'll be available to begin the team's series in Detroit. Jake Diekman picked up the save in Sunday's win over the Yankees, but Barnes is a strong candidate for ninth-inning work now that he's available.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3

Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Ya...

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Boston 2B Story out with flu symptoms vs Yankees

Boston Red Sox newcomer Trevor Story is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game against the New York Yankees and away from the team with flu-like symptoms

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely unavailable Sunday Barnes (back) threw with no issues Sunday but isn't expected to be available for the series finale against the Yankees, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnes previously hoped to be available for Saturday's contest but didn't take the mound, and he isn't expected to make his season debut Sunday. The 31-year-old's back is apparently feeling better, and manager Alex Cora expects the right-hander to be available for Monday's matchup with the Tigers.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton HR 6th straight vs Boston, lifts Yankees to 4-2 win

Giancarlo Stanton became the first player to homer against Boston in six straight games, hitting a tiebreaking, two-run drive in the sixth inning that gave the New York Yankees a 4...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

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