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The Braves' bullpen lost their second game in a row, while the Red Sox's relievers gave up four runs.

MLB wrap: Braves, Red Sox bullpens both lose games as Craig Kimbrel sits at home

Seems like someone could use one of the best closers in the game.

Specifically, the Braves and Red Sox could really use Craig Kimbrel, who continues to sit at home waiting for an MLB team to sign him.

Atlanta's bullpen allowed a run in the 10th inning to lose a game to the Diamondbacks, 3-2, marking the second straight game in which the Braves' relievers have been handed a loss.

Meanwhile in New York, Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman did his best to load up the bases against the Yankees, and Ryan Brasier served up a fat one to Brett Gardner for the go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning of a 5-3 loss.

Brett Gardner: Slam Poet. pic.twitter.com/QsXB56PFlv
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 18, 2019

This was the first blown save of the year for Boston, but the team sits 19th in MLB in bullpen ERA (4.78) and 16th in opponents batting average against (.237). The Red Sox could use some help on the back end.

Back in Atlanta, the team announced Wednesday that closer Arodys Vizcaino would undergo shoulder surgery, effectively ending his season. The Braves are 24th in bullpen ERA (5.43) and 18th in opponents batting average against (.249).

At this point, these two teams should be racing to sign Kimbrel, whose price tag is reportedly dropping.

Studs of the Night

Jake Arrieta tossed eight innings of two-run ball in the Phillies' 3-2 win over the Mets.

Carlos Carrasco struck out 12 in seven innings of scoreless ball in the Indians' 1-0 win over the Mariners.

Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong went 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in a 6-3 win over the Brewers.

Dud of the Night

Orioles starter David Hess allowed six earned runs on eight hits in just two innings of an 8-1 loss to the Rays.

Highlight

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon made a nice play on Buster Posey in a 9-6 win.

Anthony Rendon says, "Nay." pic.twitter.com/ZCxg0tdB29
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 18, 2019

What's Next

Reds (5-12) at Padres (11-8) 10:10 p.m. ET — It's Tanner Roark (0-0, 4.30 ERA) vs. Chris Paddack (0-0, 1.29). Paddack is an early favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year, and Roark is more than capable of putting up a good game. This could be a fun matchup even if it will get overlooked.

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