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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 22
Red Sox Breakout Hurler Threatening To 'Steal' Role From 7-Time All-Star
There's a new star being born for the Boston Red Sox, and it's high time he gets the shine he deserves. Second-year relief pitcher Justin Slaten entered 2025 with fairly high expectations, and with good reason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 16
Unlikely hero lifts Red Sox to series win over Rays
Just two days removed from an embarrassing 16-1 loss to open their series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox needed just one run to beat Tampa Bay and win the series.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 16
This Red Sox 3-Player Trade Idea Would Bring Coveted Cardinals All-Star To Boston
However they end up finding one, the Boston Red Sox need a new closer. Perhaps that closer is already on the roster. 2024 rookie Justin Slaten showed well in his debut season in the bullpen, while 36-year-old Liam Hendriks is looking to bounce back from Tommy John surgery to recapture his two-time Reliever of the Year form.
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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / December 1
2024 in Review: Justin Slaten emerged in Boston’s times of despair as a promising bullpen savior 
After serving as the sacrificial lamb in an early-season loss to the Mariners, Justin Slaten bounced back to all but secure the spot as Boston’s shoo-in closer following Kenley Jansen’s departure from Boston.
Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / September 20
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 19
Red Sox's Tyler O'Neill Hints At Which Team He Will Play For Next Season
If there's one thing the Boston Red Sox's front office did well in 2024, it was making trades before the season even started. The Red Sox acquired rookie reliever Justin Slaten from the New York Mets, and may have found their closer of the future.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 17
Red Sox's 'Most Indispensable' Player Was Stolen From Rangers, Mets
A lot of things have gone wrong for the Boston Red Sox in the second half of the season, but hopefully, the foundation has been laid for future success.
Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / August 26
Red Sox make slew of roster moves to bring back star reliever from Injured List
Justin Slaten is back for the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 24
Key Red Sox Reliever's Return In Question After Shaky Rehab Outing
If there's one area where the Boston Red Sox need all the help they can get right now, it's the bullpen. Since the All-Star break, the Red Sox bullpen has been in a free-fall.
Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / April 18, 2024
The Anatomy of An Inning: Justin Slaten Has Been One of the Best Relievers in Baseball
The Anatomy of an Inning Shows you how the rule 5 Pick is locking down the middle innings. Welcome back to another edition of The Anatomy of An Inning.
Boston Red Sox News / Blogging the Red Sox / March 8, 2024
Red Sox’ Justin Slaten has impressed Craig Breslow this spring
When recently asked by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden about who has stood out to him at spring training thus far, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow offered a simple, yet informative response.
Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / January 29, 2024
Boston Red Sox Top 15 Prospects For 2024
Height/Weight: 6’3″, 200 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 2nd Round (79), 2022 (BOS) | ETA: 2025 A second round pick in the 2022 draft, Anthony has already made waves with his power to all fields and advanced approach.
New York Mets News / Over The Monster / December 19, 2023
Meet The New Guy: Justin Slaten
He needs to stay on the Major League roster for all of 2024, so we might as well meet the guy, right? Right? He’s Justin Slaten, and he was New York Mets-bound
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