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Daily Red Sox Links: Nathan Eovaldi, Rafael Devers, Steven Wright

In today’s links, we explore the pros and cons of Nathan Eovaldi’s new job as well as what it could mean for the rest of the staff.

By Phil Neuffer

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The Red Sox have shown that they aren’t sure what to do with the bullpen by turning to Nathan Eovaldi for their closing needs. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

More than a few writers have noticed. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)

There is an argument to be made that having Eovaldi pitch in such situations will be beneficial. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

No matter how things turn out, the Red Sox have a lot more to fix besides who is pitching in the ninth inning. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic) ($$)

Things are working in the batter’s box, with Rafael Devers leading the charge. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)

Maybe more shakeups are coming for other pitchers like Steven Wright. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Steve Pearce will always have last postseason but that doesn’t help the Red Sox right now. (Chad Finn; Boston Globe)

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