Veteran left-hander Lucas Luetge has opted out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox and become a free agent, according to Katie Morrison-O’Day of MassLive. The lefty first signed with the Red Sox back in February but will now return to free agency in search of a better deal elsewhere. Luetge, 37, is a veteran of seven MLB seasons who first made his big league debut back in … [Read more...] about Lucas Luetge Opts Out Of Minors Deal With Red Sox
Red Sox Outright Reese McGuire, Yohan Ramirez
The Red Sox had a few DFA resolutions this afternoon (relayed on X by Jen McCaffrey of the Athletic). Boston confirmed the perviously reported news that Chase Anderson was headed to free agency. The Sox also outrighted catcher Reese McGuire and reliever Yohan Ramírez while releasing left-hander Brandon Walter. Boston pushed McGuire off the roster with the Danny Jansen … [Read more...] about Red Sox Outright Reese McGuire, Yohan Ramirez
Chase Anderson Elects Free Agency
Chase Anderson is electing free agency after clearing outright waivers, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive (X link). The veteran righty was designated for assignment by the Red Sox a couple days before the trade deadline to accommodate the James Paxton acquisition. The Sox signed Anderson to a $1.25MM guarantee in Spring Training. The 36-year-old spent the season working as a … [Read more...] about Chase Anderson Elects Free Agency
Red Sox Select Nick Sogard, DFA Yohan Ramírez
The Red Sox have promoted infielder Nick Sogard, the team announced to reporters (including Christopher Smith of MassLive). He will make his MLB debut when he first appears in a game. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated right-hander Yohan Ramírez for assignment. In additional Red Sox news, the team has activated right-handed reliever Lucas Sims and optioned … [Read more...] about Red Sox Select Nick Sogard, DFA Yohan Ramírez
Red Sox Could Add Right-Handed Middle Infielder
The Red Sox continue to explore their options on both the rotation and bullpen markets, but they’re also looking around for a right-handed-hitting infielder who can factor into the mix at second base, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. Infielder Vaughn Grissom’s minor league rehab window is up on Aug. 9, but McCaffrey suggests that Grissom could be optioned to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Red Sox Could Add Right-Handed Middle Infielder
Red Sox Acquire Lucas Sims
The Red Sox announced the acquisition of reliever Lucas Sims from the Reds. Pitching prospect Ovis Portes is going back to Cincinnati. Boston designated left-hander Brandon Walter for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Sims spent parts of seven seasons in Cincinnati. A former first-round pick by the Braves, the Georgia native struggled in Atlanta before going to the Reds … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Lucas Sims
Red Sox Designate Reese McGuire, Chase Anderson For Assignment
The Red Sox announced a series of roster moves today. Left-hander James Paxton and catcher Danny Jansen, both recently acquired via trade, are active with the club. To make room for those two, the Sox designated right-hander Chase Anderson and backstop Reese McGuire for assignment. That opened two roster spots and they used one of those to claim right-hander Yohan Ramírez, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Reese McGuire, Chase Anderson For Assignment
Pirates, Red Sox Swap Quinn Priester For Nick Yorke
The Red Sox and Pirates announced a one-for-one dealing sending right-hander Quinn Priester to Boston and second base prospect Nick Yorke to Pittsburgh. Boston already has a vacancy on their 40-man roster and optioned Priester to Triple-A Worcester. Pittsburgh assigned Yorke to their top affiliate in Indianapolis. Priester, 23, has pitched in the majors in each of the past two … [Read more...] about Pirates, Red Sox Swap Quinn Priester For Nick Yorke
Several Teams Showing Interest In Luis Garcia
Angels right-hander Luis Garcia is drawing widespread trade interest, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman names the Yankees, Red Sox, and Royals as among the interested teams. Garcia, 37, is a veteran of 12 MLB seasons and has been a steady middle relief arm for many yearss. After pitching to roughly league average results (99 ERA+) in six years with the … [Read more...] about Several Teams Showing Interest In Luis Garcia