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Updated: 7:45 PM EDT Jul 11, 2021 By Russ Reed The Boston Red Sox are committing to relief pitcher Matt Barnes for at least two more seasons.The Red Sox announced Sunday that they signed Barnes, a right-hander, to a two-year contract extension that spans the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The contract also includes a club option for 2024.The terms of the contract were not disclosed. Alex Speier, of the Boston Globe, reports that the deal is worth a guaranteed total of $18.75 million.In December 2020, the Red Sox reportedly signed Barnes to a one-year, $4.5 million deal in order to avoid salary arbitration.Barnes is having a career year in his first season as Boston s closer. Entering Sunday, he s made 37 appearances with 62 strikeouts while converting 19 of 23 save opportunities. His 2.68 earned run average and .171 opponent batting average are on pace to be career bests.The 31-year-old, who is in his eighth major league season, has been named an MLB All-Star for the first

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