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Papelbon Predicts Bullpen Breakout for Red Sox's Kelly

3/26/2025

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Jonathan Papelbon, the legendary closer for the Boston Red Sox, now shares his insights on the team's bullpen for NESN. He shines a spotlight on newcomers Aroldis Chapman and Liam Hendriks, while also predicting that Zack Kelly, who posted a 3.97 ERA last season, could emerge as a key player to bolster Boston's bullpen depth.

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Jonathan Papelbon, the legendary closer for the Boston Red Sox, now shares his insights on the team's bullpen for NESN. He shines a spotlight on newcomers Aroldis Chapman and Liam Hendriks, while also predicting that Zack Kelly, who posted a 3.97 ERA last season, could emerge as a key player to bolster Boston's bullpen depth.