The Boston Red Sox sign Joe Nelson
The Red Sox have signed 35-year old righty reliever Joe Nelson to a minor league deal. He pitched in 42 games (0 starts) for the Rays last season and he was 3-0 with 3 saves, a 4.02 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. Nelson has now pitched in 149 games (0 starts) in his major league career and he is 7-2 with 13 saves, a 4.07 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. I would be stunned if Nelson makes the Red Sox pitching staff out of spring training as he has big issues with control.
