On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
With the 2011 Red Sox, he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 RBIs, in ​64 ²⁄₃ innings pitched.

On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration.
During his time with the 2012 Red Sox, he had a 2.29 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in ​39 ¹⁄₃ innings pitched; his record was 2–0 with a 2.29 ERA in 40 relief appearances.
On December 16, 2010, Albers signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. With the 2011 Red Sox, he made 56 relief appearances, compiling a 4–4 record with 4.73 ERA, 68 strikeouts, and 31 RBIs, in ​64 ²⁄₃ innings pitched.
On December 12, 2011, Albers signed a one-year deal to return to Boston, thus avoiding arbitration. During his time with the 2012 Red Sox, he had a 2.29 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 15 walks in ​39 ¹⁄₃ innings pitched; his record was 2–0 with a 2.29 ERA in 40 relief appearances.
Matt Albers