Justin Wilson was one of the best surprises for the 2025 Boston Red Sox after being picked up off the scrapheap in free agency. He recorded a 3.35 ERA, 2.95 FIP, and 27.5% strikeout rate as the most reliable southpaw in the bullpen not named Aroldis Chapman.
At 37 years old, he proved that he still had the goods to pitch in a high-leverage role, ranking in the 91st percentile in whiff rate (31.9%) and the 82nd percentile in strikeout rate. By all accounts, the Red Sox should want him back in their bullpen mix in 2026.