Team: Boston Red Sox (majors) Born: June 17, 1990 in Danbury, CT us Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round (19th) of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT).. High School: Bethel HS (Bethel, CT) School: University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)

Barnes gave up two hits, including a solo home run, and struck out two in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 9-7 win over the Blue Jays. Barnes is expected to begin the season as the setup man for closer Brandon Workman, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. His 38.6 percent strikeout rate was excellent, but when combined with a poor 13.3 percent walk rate, he wound up with a merely decent 3.78 ERA.

Pawtucket Red Sox activated RHP Matt Barnes from the 7-day disabled list.

Barnes should hold down the closer role in the final games of the 2020 regular season. Boston Red Sox activated RHP Matt Barnes from the bereavement list. Barnes and the Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Boston Red Sox recalled Matt Barnes from Pawtucket Red Sox. The 30-year-old still serves in a setup role in the Red Sox bullpen despite the unsteady play. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is getting by with Brandon Workman as a temporary closer until Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is ready to be activated. Realmuto on four pitches, setting the stage for an eventual walkoff single by rookie Alec Bohm. opacity:.9;

When the Red Sox traded Brandon Workman to the Phillies on Aug. 21, Matt Barnes got the opportunity to take over for his longtime friend in the closer’s role. ... Won the Big East pitching Triple Crown, leading the conference in wins (11), strikeouts (97) and ERA (1.20) during the regular season.

On the season, the right-hander has a rough 6.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB through 12 innings, and manager Ron Roenicke may look at other options in the ninth inning if Barnes continues to be shaky. He walked the leadoff batter, but struck out two of next three batters he faced to end the contest and earn his fifth save of the campaign. Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Matt Barnes from Pawtucket Red Sox. His grip on the closer role isn't firm, but a lack of other options with closing experience could keep Barnes in line for most of the ninth-inning duties for the 11-22 Red Sox. Barnes has now strung together two consecutive dominant outings, and he's earned saves in each of those appearances. color:#fff;

April 5, 2012: Matt Barnes assigned to Greenville Drive from Lowell Spinners. Matt Barnes assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Salem Red Sox. He still put together a fairly solid stat line with a 3.78 ERA and 110:38 K:BB over 64.1 innings as he made 70 relief appearances last season. August 20, 2011: Matt Barnes roster status changed by Lowell Spinners. Boston Red Sox activated RHP Matt Barnes. Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the first round (19th overall) of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Connecticut. Barnes is scheduled to make his first Grapefruit League appearance out of the bullpen Monday against the Tigers, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. } Workman was officially named Boston's closer to start the season, but Barnes should still see plenty of high-leverage opportunities. Although Roenicke wouldn't commit to using Barnes as a traditional closer, he said that he'd likely get the majority of the team's save opportunities. color:#fff !important; Considered a top closing candidate prior to last season, Barnes wound up saving just four games. Though he's been shaky, Barnes is the clear closer in Boston and should continue to see save chances. Matt Barnes assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from Salem Red Sox. After a successful save conversion Friday, Barnes has worked in the closer role since Brandon Workman was dealt and should get the majority of save chances going forward, unless he runs into consistent struggles in the role. Boston Red Sox sent RHP Matt Barnes on a rehab assignment to Portland Sea Dogs.

Since Brandon Workman was traded to Philadelphia, Barnes has converted four of five save chances while posting a 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB through 6.1 innings.

Barnes picked up the save by striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday night against the Marlins. RHP Matt Barnes assigned to Lowell Spinners from Boston Red Sox. Barnes blew his fourth save in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Yankees. Pawtucket Red Sox placed RHP Matt Barnes on the 7-day disabled list. }. Barnes worked a scoreless ninth inning, setting the stage for Boston's offense to plate two runs in the bottom half of the inning for a walk-off win. Barnes allowed one hit and had one strikeout during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save Tuesday against the Marlins. August 18, 2011 Matt Barnes assigned to Greenville Drive from Lowell Spinners. August 29, 2017 Boston Red Sox sent RHP Matt Barnes on a rehab assignment to Portland Sea Dogs. Matt Barnes assigned to Salem Red Sox from Greenville Drive. The right-hander will continue to be used in the late innings despite a 5.14 ERA and six walks over seven innings. Now that Barnes has gotten a taste of pitching the ninth inning, he hopes to stay in that role in 2021 He allowed one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. And for a second straight game, Barnes put himself in trouble -- he gave up a home run during Wednesday's appearance, then the right-hander worked out of a two-out, bases-loaded jam Thursday. Matt Barnes.

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The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. Barnes' value is slightly limited by his lackluster results combined with the Red Sox's struggles to string together wins this season, but the right-hander now has much more fantasy relevance as Boston's likely closer. This service is intended for adult audiences. Boston Red Sox activated RHP Matt Barnes from the 10-day disabled list.

The save chance had a higher degree of difficulty considering a runner began on second base, but he also struggled to find the strike zone, allowing one run to score on a wild pitch and also issuing a free pass.

Boston Red Sox invited non-roster RHP Matt Barnes to spring training. } Barnes picked up the save Tuesday against the Orioles after recording the final out of the game. opacity:1;

Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 208lb (193cm, 94kg) .

Position: Relief Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-4, 208lb (193cm, 94kg) . If he can't turn things around, he could slip below someone like Heath Hembree in the setup pecking order. Barnes inherited a couple of baserunners with one out in the seventh inning and immediately walked a batter before escaping the bases-loaded threat.

background:#ce1141; For a second straight game, Barnes entered in the eighth inning to shepherd a lead to closer Brandon Workman. Boston Red Sox selected the contract of Matt Barnes from Pawtucket Red Sox. text-decoration:none; Barnes (0-1) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Yankees.

Boston's bullpen failed to support starter Martin Perez, who pitched a gem and left with a 4-0 lead. Ranked No. border-radius:4px; Went 11-5 with 1.93 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 17 starts as a junior at UConn. After the Red Sox took a 5-4 lead in the sixth inning, Barnes came out for the bottom of the seventh and immediately walked J.T. The right-hander had a big enough cushion to withstand Teoscar Hernandez's blast, but this was still the second time in three appearances since taking over the closer role that Barnes has been scored upon.

opacity:.9; Barnes is 4-for-6 in converting save chances since taking over as closer, and his 5.40 ERA and 23:11 K:BB through 16.2 innings on the season don't inspire a lot of confidence. .promo_edge:after { Through 13 appearances, Barnes has a 5.54 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 16 strikeouts across 13 innings.

Barnes tossed one scoreless inning Sunday as he earned the save against the Rays. It appears as though the Red Sox will use him in high-leverage situations late in games, even if those situations aren't in the ninth inning. Lower back strain. Led Red Sox farmhands in ERA, strikeouts and opponents' average in 2012.

It was his fourth straight scoreless appearance, and the 30-year-old appears to be settling into the closer role for Boston. Barnes had a one-run lead to protect when he entered in the eighth inning, but a DJ LeMahieu RBI single and a two-run homer from Aaron Judge left the veteran reliever with a loss. Listed at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and 210 pounds (95 kg), he bats and throws right-handed. 3 among Red Sox prospects by MLB.com entering the 2013 season. 5 among Red Sox prospects by MLB.com entering the 2014 season. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. a:hover.promo_edge { Barnes allowed one hit, one walk and hit a batter over a scoreless eighth inning to pick up his second hold in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Mets. Barnes was considered the favorite to close out games heading into the 2019 season, but he only converted on four of his 12 save chances. Barnes walked a batter and struck out two over two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out two. Barnes could serve as the Red Sox's primary closer after Brandon Workman was traded to the Phillies on Friday.

Barnes (1-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out one to blow the save and take the loss Saturday against the Orioles. Matthew David Barnes (born June 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). display:inline-block; Barnes (1-1) struck out two over an inning and earned the win in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays.

He's now converted on five of his last six save chances and has the closer's role well in hand.

... Was a non-roster invitee to Boston's big league camp in 2014 Spring Training.

Barnes (1-3) blew the save and took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. Boston Red Sox reassigned RHP Matt Barnes to the minor leagues.