Red Sox's Edgar Olmos: Has shot for spot in bullpen

Olmos (hamstring) was specifically mentioned by Red Sox manager John Farell as a candidate for the second lefty spot in the bullpen, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

Olmos has kicked around in a few organizations since 2008 but feels he reinvented himself last season when he made the curveball his primary pitch instead of the more conventional fastball. His strikeout rate spiked to 10.0 K/9 last year at Triple-A Norfolk, and he's doing more of the same in Boston's camp. The 26-year-old minor league free agent has struck out 11 hitters and walked just two while posting a 1.17 ERA over 7.2 innings spanning six spring appearances. He's making a case for the second lefty spot in the bullpen, competing against Fernando Abad and Robby Scott.