Workman struck out two while retiring the side in order during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Workman finished off a stellar effort from Chris Sale by throwing 10 of 16 pitches for strikes as he made quick work of the visitors. His ERA is down to 1.95 for the season and continues to pitch well in high-leverage situations -- he also has 15 holds to his credit. Workman should continue to operate in a similar multi-faceted role down the stretch.

Workman gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his sixth save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Nathan Eovaldi gave up a run in the seventh inning and Matt Barnes three more in the eighth, creating a save situation for Workman while putting themselves further away from usurping his closing duties. The right-hander now has a 1.99 ERA and 68:32 K:BB through 49.2 innings this season.

Workman is considered effectively the Red Sox's closer and could remain in the role even with Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) about to return from the injured list, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Previous reports suggested that Eovaldi would close once activated, but those reports may have been premature. Eovaldi is converting to relief to ease the strain on his oft-injured arm and could eventually take over the role, but Workman appears set for a healthy number of save chances in the near future. He owns an excellent 1.84 ERA on the season and is second on the team with five saves.

Workman gave up one run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings of relief to record his fifth save of the season in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

After Toronto closed to 4-3 in the top of the eighth inning off Josh Taylor, Workman got the call and struck out Justin Smoak and Freddy Galvis to end the threat with runners on first and second. Boston tacked on an insurance run in the bottom of the frame, and it proved to be crucial when Workman ran into trouble of his own in the ninth. The right-hander appears to be the closer du jour for the Red Sox, but his stint in the role is expected to end once Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) comes off the IL.

Workman tossed a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his fourth save of the season in a 10-8 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander induced three groundball outs to finish things off after Toronto had scored four runs in the eighth against Ryan Brasier and Matt Barnes to create the save situation. Workman now has a 1.70 ERA and 58:28 K:BB through 42.1 innings, notching 14 holds over 45 appearances in addition to his saves, but he should return to regular setup duty once Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is activated and installed as Boston's new closer.

Workman (8-1) allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out one over two innings to earn the win over the Blue Jays on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Workman came on in the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead but blew his fourth save chance during the frame. He stayed to work the ninth after Marco Hernandez gave Boston a lead and worked around a pair of walks to take home his eighth victory. It was the first time he worked two innings this season, and it's unclear if the intent was for him to attempt a two-inning save. The Red Sox were losing for much of this game, so thoughts of a save opportunity didn't arise until Boston plated six runs in the sixth inning. By then, Ryan Brasier had pitched, and then Matt Barnes worked the seventh. Workman is somewhere in manager Alex Cora's unpredictable closer mix until Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) returns.

Workman allowed one hit and struck out two in the ninth inning to record the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Another game, another opportunity for manager Alex Cora to toy with fantasy owners, who must find it hard to get a read on his late-game bullpen usage. Matt Barnes and Ryan Brasier, the leading candidates for saves, worked the seventh and eighth inning, respectively. That set up Workman to rack up his third save. Six members of the bullpen have recorded at least one save this season.

Workman won't be available to pitch Monday night against the Twins, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Workman pitched an inning both Saturday and Sunday, so Boston will give him Monday night off. Marcus Walden also may not be available, meaning the Red Sox will likely rely on Matt Barnes, Ryan Brasier and Hector Velazques in a tight ballgame.

Workman picked up the save Sunday against the Yankees with a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Workman gave up a leadoff single to Clint Frazier but retired the next three batters to slam the door shut at Yankee Stadium. The 30-year-old has functioned primarily in middle relief for Boston this season, but will likely see scattered save chances as the Red Sox continue to use the closer-by-committee strategy. Overall, Workman owns a 2.05 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB with two saves through 29 appearances.

Workman allowed one walk but struck out two to record his first save of the season Sunday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Workman was called upon in the ninth inning to face the bottom of the Astros' order and successfully shut them down to record his first career save. The Red Sox opted to use Matt Barnes in the eighth inning, with Carlos Correa, Yuli Gurriel, and Josh Reddick due up. Given Ryan Brasier's recent struggles with control, the save chance fell to Workman, who may now also enter the team's clustered save picture.