The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays and Washington Nationals have reportedly shown interest in signing free-agent right-handed relief pitcher Ronald Belisario, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports.
Ronald Belisario, who spent part of last year closing for White Sox, has received interest from #Nats, #BlueJays, #RedSox, and #Rays.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 20, 2015
The Blue Jays and Nationals are also both showing interest in signing right-handed relief pitcher Burke Badenhop, sources tell Morosi. The Red Sox were also showing interest in right-handed reliever earlier this offseason, as they are still searching for another right-hander reliever, along with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Source: #BlueJays and #Nats have been in contact with representatives for free agent reliever Burke Badenhop.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 20, 2015
More on relievers: #RedSox want RH. #Dodgers also in market, per @jonmorosi. #BlueJays, #Nationals, #Brewers among other clubs with needs.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 20, 2015
Ronald Belisario had a brief stint as the closer for the Chicago White Sox last season, as he managed to pick up eight saves. The 2014 campaign was not so bright for the 32-year-old right-hander, as he racked up a 5.56 ERA in 62 appearances out of the bullpen. This led to the White Sox designating him for assignment this past November.
Burke Badenhop fared well last season, pitching to a 2.29 ERA over 70 appearances out of the bullpen for the Red Sox. The 31-year-old right-hander has pitched for four different clubs in each of the past four years.
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