Jake Diekman Stats

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-hander Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox. Diekman will head to Chicago to help solidify the bullpen while the White Sox send catcher Reese McGuire to Boston in exchange. The 35-year-old Diekman has been solid out of the pen for the Red Sox in 2022, posting a 5-1 record, 4.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, one save, 12 holds, and 51 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings of work. Look for him to settle into a setup role with his new team.

3 months ago

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jake Diekman was unable to hold his own versus the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Right-hander Hansel Robles came in the begin the ninth inning. He struck out the leadoff hitter, but then allowed back-to-back walks. Manager Alex Cora decided to hand the ball over to Diekman with two runners on and two outs in the ninth. He allowed left-handed slugger Jared Walsh to tie the game, but got out of the inning. Right-hander Matt Barnes came in after that and allowed three earned runs in what ended up being a loss for the Red Sox. This is a tough situation all around, but Robles appears to be the best option for saves in Boston right now.

over 6 months ago

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Jake Diekman was tasked with coming in to close the door in the ninth inning on Sunday. Normally, Matt Barnes (back) would be the closer, but he has been unavailable due to injury. Manager Alex Cora turned to Matt Strahm in the seventh inning and Hansel Robles in the eighth. Diekman came into the ninth inning with a one-run lead over the New York Yankees. He struck out the side and helped the Red Sox get the 4-3 victory. It wouldn't be surprising to see Diekman get more chances in the ninth even after Barnes returns.

over 6 months ago