Former New York Yankees reliever and 16-year veteran David Robertson is predicted to join the Boston Red Sox as a free agent.

Now 31 years old, Newcomb is a former first-round pick of the Los Angeles Angels (2014). He played his college ball at the University of Hartford and made his major league debut i

The Boston Red Sox had a big need for bullpen help this offseason, and while they've added a few pieces, they've yet to add a lock-down closer to really separate their relief options from the rest of the pack.

The Boston Red Sox looked to add to their bullpen by signing local, Boston-area pitcher Sean Newcomb, who was once a top prospect and first-round draft pick.