Looking at the facts, this move could work it out and turn into a win-win situation for the Sox beyond the paycheck of Evaldi.
The Sox are clogged in their payroll.
JH is not planning to add more payroll.
Nathan has an injury-prone arm.
We don't have a closer.
Nathan has proven to pitch well in high-leverage situations.
We don't have top prospects to trade for elite BP arms.
We can BP every five day —Johnson-Velazquez-Wright
Said that, Eovaldi at closing is a prudent move considering the facts.