5 Boston Red Sox who won't be on the roster by May 1

5 Boston Red Sox who won’t be on the roster by May 1

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 18: The jersey of Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox is shown as he walks to the dugout after the seventh inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins on April 18, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 15: Phillips Valdez #71 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the third inning of the Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins on April, 15, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) /

2. Phillips Valdez

He’s pitched in 3.2 innings in three games. He’s walked one and struck out seven in his outings.

He depends on a changeup, slider and a sinker. The sinker averages 94.2 mph with a 23.9-inch vertical drop and an active spin of 98 percent. The slider averages 83 mph with a 34.8-inch and active spin of 38 percent. The changeup averages 87.3 mph with a 32.3-inch vertical drop and an active spin of 90 percent.

The 30-year-old has 1.16 yrs of service time in the MLB and has one minor league option left. He has spent some time in the minor leagues with Cleveland, the Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers.

Valdez will likely get sent back to the minors to get some more work in on his pitches and get some innings.

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