Craig Breslow Explains What's Wrong With Red Sox's Big Offseason Addition
Breslow reveals what's causing Ranger Suarez's slow start.
Craig Breslow Explains What's Wrong With Red Sox's Big Offseason Addition originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . When the Boston Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract in January, the hope was that he could be the strong No.
2 starter behind Garrett Crochet that they lacked last year. Instead, he's been one of the worst pitchers on the staff so far along with Brayan Bello, going 0-1 with an 8. 64 ERA, a 6.
15 FIP and a 1. 92 WHIP over his first two starts in a Red Sox uniform. He struggled in spring training , too.
Suarez's poor start is even more concerning given that he's traditionally been excellent early in the season, going 7-1 with a 3. 06 ERA in 12 career March/April starts. While Suarez hasn't made a good first impression in Boston so far, Craig Breslow recently explained the reasons for his slump and why he expects the former All-Star to turn things around.