Which Red Sox pitchers have had 300+ saves in their career? MLB Immaculate Grid answers July 24

Craig Kimbrel has recorded in excess of 400 saves in his career and spent three years with the Red Sox.
Craig Kimbrel has recorded in excess of 400 saves in his career and spent three years with the Red Sox.

The MLB Immaculate Grid for July 24th is out and it involves a cross between the Boston Red Sox and career pitching.

The Boston Red Sox feature in the first column and the statistic '300+ career saves in pitching' in the third row. Participants have to guess the names of pitchers who have played for the Red Sox and have gone on to record 300+ career saves.

A "save" is awarded to a relief pitcher if they successfully preserve their team's lead under specific circumstances. This includes pitching at least three innings, or entering the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitching at least one inning, or even coming in with the tying run in the on-deck circle, at the plate, or on the bases.

In terms of saves, Jonathan Paplebon leads the tally for the Red Sox. The relief pitcher spent the majority of his 12 years in the MLB in Boston, where he emerged as a bullpen leader. Paplebon was instrumental in helping them win the 2007 World Series.

Paplebon made it to the All-Star team in four consecutive seasons with the Red Sox and ended with 219 saves. After moving to the Philadelphia Phillies he also became their all-time saves leader.

Other Red Sox players with 300+ career saves

A player to achieve the feat after having played for the Red Sox was Craig Kimbrel. The current Phillies man played in Boston from 2016 to 2018 and was selected as an All-Star in all three years. In three seasons, he recorded 108 saves.

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