Barnes pitched a perfect ninth inning on his way to a save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes was called upon to protect a 6-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, setting the Rays down in order for a save. The save was his eighth of the campaign and third in his last three appearances. The right-hander will finish the 2022 season with a 4.31 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while striking out 34 batters and going 8-for-10 on save chances over 39.2 innings in 44 appearances out of Boston's bullpen.

Barnes pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while notching a save in Monday's 4-3 victory against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes entered the game in the top of the ninth inning tasked with protecting a 4-3 lead. He was able to work around a one-out triple by Wander Franco to escape with his seventh save of the campaign. Barnes has now produced 11 consecutive scoreless outings since Aug. 31, pitching 10.1 innings while striking out seven batters over that stretch. The right-hander has now gone 7-for-9 on save chances while producing a 4.42 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with 34 strikeouts over 38.2 innings in 43 appearances this season.

Barnes picked up the save Wednesday in a scoreless inning against the Orioles. He allowed one hit and one walk with one strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes allowed a leadoff single which was quickly erased by a double play but proceeded to walk the next batter before striking out Adley Rutschman to end the game. The save was his sixth save of the season and first since Sept. 11. He now has a streak of 10 straight appearances without allowing a run dating back to Aug. 31, dropping his ERA from 6.04 to 4.54 in the process.

Barnes struck out two in a perfect frame to earn a save over the Orioles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes needed just 10 pitches to finish off the 1-0 victory and pick up his first save since Aug. 31. He's now converted five of his seven chances on the year and lowered his ERA to 5.40 through 31.2 frames. Since the start of August, Barnes owns a 15:6 K:BB and a 2.45 ERA across 16 appearances.

Barnes allowed three hits over a scoreless third of an inning in Saturday's 5-3 win over Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes got the call in a save situation, opening the ninth inning of a 5-3 game, but couldn't lock down the save. He left with the bases loaded, and John Schreiber got the final two outs. Barnes remains in the mix for high-leverage outs and save opportunities, as Tanner Houck (back) will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the regular season.

Barnes allowed one hit and one walk over one scoreless inning to record a save against the Twins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes got the ball in the ninth inning with Boston holding a one-run lead and made things interesting, allowing the first two batters he faced to reach base. However, he rebounded to induce a flyout and a double play to successfully convert the save. It was his first opportunity to close in over two weeks, so Barnes is probably still behind Garrett Whitlock and John Schreiber in the pecking order. He pitched relatively well in August, posting a 2.92 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB over 12.1 innings.

Barnes threw a perfect inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Pirates. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever needed just 10 pitches to take care of the bottom of the Pirates order and secure his third save of the season. This was his first save since returning from the IL in early August, as manager Alex Cora has turned to Garett Whitlock and John Schreiber for recent save opportunities. The Red Sox closer situation is murky at the moment with any of Whitlock, Schreiber and Barnes in contention for saves, but Barnes still figures to be third in line as he carries a sub-par 6.45 ERA and 1.52 WHIP on the season.

Barnes allowed one hit, hit a batter and struck out two over one scoreless inning in Friday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes got himself into a one-out, two-on jam after plunking Aaron Judge, but the right-hander was amped up while walking off the mound after striking out Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson. It was a brief glimpse into the old Barnes -- the All Star of a season ago. This was the second consecutive good outing for Barnes, who has allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings since being activated off the injured list. With Boston's bullpen in turmoil, the old Barnes would be a big help.

Barnes (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes has been sidelined by the shoulder issue since late May and has been cleared to rejoin the big-league roster after an eight-game rehab assignment in the minors. The veteran right-hander surrendered seven earned runs across 7.2 innings with Triple-A Worcester and Double-A Portland. Barnes had a 7.94 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 17 frames prior to the injury and will likely fill a low-leverage role now that he's healthy.

Barnes (shoulder) might be activated next week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnes is rehabbing with Double-A Portland and appeared for the Sea Dogs on Friday, the second of back-to-back outings for the right-hander. He hit 96 mph during Thursday's appearance and could provide a boost to Boston's bullpen, which ranks 25th in ERA (4.25) and leads the majors in blown saves (21).