"Scraping the bottom of the barrel": Red Sox fans unenthused as Mike Clevinger expresses interest to play in Boston

The Boston Red Sox, having missed out on potential free-agent targets like Shota Imanaga, find themselves exploring alternative options for their starting rotation. Among the contenders is 33-year-old veteran pitcher Mike Clevinger, who has reportedly expressed interest in joining the club.

Clevinger, who spent the 2023 season with the Chicago White Sox, posted a 3.77 ERA in 24 starts. However, the response from Red Sox fans has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment over not landing higher-profile pitchers like Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell, or making substantial offseason investments:

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"The Red Sox are really scraping the bottom of the barrel now." - Mocked one fan.

Boston Red Sox need to upgrade their rotation for 2024 season

The Boston Red Sox, already having added Lucas Giolito to their roster, face the challenge of strengthening their rotation further. Despite Clevinger’s solid track record with a career 3.45 ERA, the sentiment among fans appears to be one of skepticism, viewing the potential signing as an attempt to address rotation concerns without making significant financial commitments:

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"So this is where we are now." - Added another fan.

With a struggling rotation in the previous season and key players like Chris Sale and James Paxton departing, the Red Sox need impactful additions. While Clevinger might offer depth, the reaction suggests that fans are hoping for more substantial upgrades, possibly from bigger names they have been linked to, like Dylan Cease and the aforementioned Montgomery and Snell.

As the Red Sox continue their search for pitching solutions, the interest from Clevinger adds an element of intrigue, but the reaction from the fanbase highlights the high expectations and desire for impactful signings to bolster the team’s chances in the upcoming MLB season.

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