The Boston Red Sox have a bullpen problem. Several of their relievers besides veteran closer Aroldis Chapman (4-2, 1.15 ERA) have struggled over the last couple of games, and they’re paying the price for it in the standings.

The Red Sox were able to hang on for a 7-5 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday, but they burned closer Aroldis Chapman in what should have been a stress-free ninth inning.

The Red Sox may see some relief help arriving soon in the form of Justin Slaten, who is ramping up after being out since June 1 with a shoulder/neck injury. He threw his third bullpen on Friday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Monday. If all goes well, his next step would be another live BP or a rehab assignment.

The Boston Red Sox need to address the elephant in the room — or the bullpen, in this case. It's time for Craig Breslow to shake up the relief crew.

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According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Red Sox are “in agreement” with left-handed relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman on a one-year, $10.75 million contract (the deal is also still pending a ...

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the tenth inning at Fenway Park on April 6. Eric Canha-Imagn Images

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman on a one-year deal that would pay him $10.75 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told ...

BOSTON -- Trevor Story hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox held off the Miami Marlins for a 7-5 victory on Saturday. Roman Anthony and Alex Bregman — Boston’s first two hitters — each had two hits as the Red Sox improved to 41-22 at Fenway Park. Brayan Bello (9-6) allowed two runs and four hits in 6 1/3 innings.