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.

EDGE Analysis

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. Barnes has produced mixed results in four appearances this year -- two have been scoreless, and he's yielded four combined runs in the other two. The 30-year-old still serves in a setup role in the Red Sox bullpen despite the unsteady play.

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.

EDGE Analysis

For a second straight game, Barnes entered in the eighth inning to shepherd a lead to closer Brandon Workman. 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. If he can't turn things around, he could slip below someone like Heath Hembree in the setup pecking order.

Barnes is expected to begin the season as the setup man for closer Brandon Workman, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Workman was officially named Boston's closer to start the season, but Barnes should still see plenty of high-leverage opportunities. The 30-year-old has recorded 20-plus holds in each of the past three seasons and has continually increased his strikeout total, finishing with 110 strikeouts over 64.1 innings last season. Given those numbers, Barnes should still have some fantasy value as a high-leverage reliever, especially since he's likely the next man up for saves behind Workman.

Barnes is scheduled to make his first Grapefruit League appearance out of the bullpen Monday against the Tigers, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Barnes is already locked in as one of the top setup men for closer Brandon Workman heading into the season, the Red Sox have spent the early portion of spring training evaluating their other relief options who are fighting for spots in the Opening Day bullpen. Barnes' eye-popping strikeout totals over the past two seasons have put him on the fantasy radar, but until he shows the ability to limit free passes (career 10.7 percent walk rate), he won't provide much value in the ERA and WHIP categories.

Barnes and the Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Considered a top closing candidate prior to last season, Barnes wound up saving just four games. 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.

Barnes walked a batter and struck out two over two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes inherited a couple of baserunners with one out in the seventh inning and immediately walked a batter before escaping the bases-loaded threat. He continues to be used primarily as a fireman, entering high-leverage situations in the seventh or eighth inning. He has not been called upon to save a game since blowing a save June 26. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is getting by with Brandon Workman as a temporary closer until Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) is ready to be activated.

Barnes (3-3) took the loss by allowing two runs on three hits in a third of an inning to the White Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes blew his second straight save opportunity when Jose Abreu took a poorly located 97 mph fastball over the Green Monster in left for a two-run home run. The back end of the bullpen is turning into Boston's biggest vulnerability. They've blown 16 save chances, six by Barnes. The outing highlighted an alarming trend for Barnes, who pitched for a second straight day. When pitching on zero days rest, Barnes has a 10.39 ERA. He has a 2.13 ERA in all other outings.

Barnes (3-2) was charged with a blown save and took the loss after surrendering three runs on two hits and two walks Saturday versus the Blue Jays. He had two strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes started the eighth inning with a 6-5 lead but was removed with the bases loaded after giving up one run on two singles, two walks and a pair of wild pitches. Two of his runners then came around to score. The 29-year-old now has five blown saves in nine chances and has earned only one save in his last 20 appearances while the Red Sox continue to utilize a committee for the ninth-inning role.

Barnes gave up two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out one through 0.2 innings of relief work against the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes entered the game in the ninth inning with a one-run lead , but quickly surrendered the lead to record his fourth blown save. The 28-year-old only has one save in the last month and is firmly entrenched in a committee. Barnes has four saves and a 3.76 ERA through 26.1 innings this season.

Barnes allowed one earned run on two hits while striking out two in the ninth inning to record the save Thursday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes entered the game with a three-run lead in the final frame, though he ultimately allowed the tying to run to come to the plate. After getting Adalberto Mondesi to ground out to begin the inning, Barnes surrendered a single and double to consecutive batters, accounting for his earned run. However, he quickly recovered to strike out the final two batters he faced to earn his fourth save of the season. Barnes has been used mostly as the team's high-leverage reliever, meaning he's seen limited save chances despite racking up 44 strikeouts across 24.2 innings to supplement his 3.28 ERA and 1.05 WHIP.