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Daily Red Sox Links: Rick Porcello, David Ortiz, Jason Groome

Today’s links look at how Rick Porcello has come back after last season’s rough performance, Craig Kimbrel’s control issues, and the potential playoff roster.

By Matt_Collins
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

One of the reasons Rick Porcello has been so effective in 2016 is the work he put in after pitching so poorly in 2015. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

David Ortiz had just one request as he heads into the final month of his final regular season. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Why is Craig Kimbrel having so much trouble with control this year? (Matt Collins; BP Boston)

After searching everywhere for reliable arms behind Kimbrel, the Red Sox might finally have it with the returns of Koji Uehara and Brad Ziegler. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

If the Red Sox do make the postseason, who will be on their playoff roster? (Paul Swydan; Boston.com)

Jason Groome’s first pro season is almost over. Ian Cundall has a scouting report on the young pitcher. (Ian Cundall; Sox Prospects)

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