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Forget about Eovaldi as a starter — Red Sox now want him to close – Boston Herald
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Nathan Eovaldi yields 5 home runs in 2nd inning vs. Astros
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Nathan Eovaldi the closer? – NBC Sports Boston
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Boston Red Sox - Mastrodonato: After Nathan Eovaldi's departure, 2023 Red Sox roster looks worse than it was in 2022
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Red Sox notes: Closer Nathan Eovaldi could return this weekend
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Nathan Eovaldi yields 5 home runs in 2nd inning vs. Astros
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Red Sox rumors: Boston on verge of losing another fan-favorite free agent
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Red Sox notes: Closer Nathan Eovaldi could return this weekend
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How Red Sox ace Nathan Eovaldi is continuing to evolve in 2022 following All-Star season
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Mason: Two Tommy Johns later, Nathan Eovaldi still throwing triple-digit heat, Local Sports
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Red Sox notes: Closer Nathan Eovaldi could return this weekend