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According to Rob Bradford of WEEI, the Boston Red Sox will sign veteran pitcher Rich Hill to a minor league deal. Hill will likely make several appearances in Triple-A Worcester before joining the big league team. If all goes well and Hill joins the Red Sox, 2024 will mark his 20th big league season and fourth separate stint in Boston. This will be the eighth time Rich Hill … [Read more...] about Veteran Lefty To Sign His Eighth Contract With The Red Sox

Before the Boston Red Sox’s potential series-sweeping contest against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, the organization made multiple roster moves. Boston has already made multiple transactions in recent days, calling up two players for their MLB debut. Both of those rookies survived the next round of moves. The Red Sox’s Wednesday transactions include the return of Jarren Duran … [Read more...] about Outfielder’s Return From Suspension Among Red Sox Roster Moves

Boston Red Sox reliever Brad Keller was optioned to the minor leagues on Monday, and he elected free agency on Tuesday, according to The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier. Keller, 29, is now eligible to sign with any team after being one of many roster moves at the beginning of the week. This was his first season with Boston. Keller is the second Red Sox reliever to do so, with … [Read more...] about Recently Optioned Red Sox Reliever Elects Free Agency

After reuniting with the Boston Red Sox at the trade deadline, left-hander James Paxton has been diagnosed with a potentially season-ending calf injury. On Sunday, Paxton limped off the field after injuring his lower leg while making a quick move to cover first base. He made a sharp turn off the mound on a ground ball from Yordan Alvarez down the first base line. He quickly … [Read more...] about Red Sox Pitcher Suffers Potential Season-Ending Injury

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran has been suspended two games after directing a homophobic slur toward a fan during Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros. The suspension will begin with Monday night’s game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Duran’s two-game salary will be donated to PFLAG, the Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The … [Read more...] about Jarren Duran Suspended Two Games After Sunday’s Incident

On a day where multiple roster moves will occur, the Boston Red Sox are calling up right-hander Chase Shugart on Monday, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. The reliever has spent most of the last three seasons at Triple-A Worcester. Shugart likely replaces Brennan Bernardino, who is headed the other way. The 27-year-old’s first appearance will be his MLB debut.     An arm … [Read more...] about Red Sox Select Pitcher’s Contract For MLB Debut

After throwing just five pitches, Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton was forced out of his start against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Paxton, who joined Boston from the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July, attempted to run toward first base to cover the bag on a ground ball to Dominic Smith. He barely made it off the mound, began holding his lower leg, and had to be helped off … [Read more...] about New Red Sox Starter Exits Pivotal Start With Injury

The Boston Red Sox’s farm system has some heavy talent that consistently plays together. That will continue for the foreseeable future in 2024. Boston’s top prospects coined the “Big Three,” are all moving up the organization’s ranks on Sunday. Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel are transitioning from Double-A (Portland Sea Dogs) to Triple-A (Worcester Red Sox), … [Read more...] about Red Sox “Big Three” Prospects Move To Triple-A

It’s been a rough three days for the Boston Red Sox, who were just swept by the Houston Astros. Pitcher James Paxton, who started Sunday’s contest, lasted under an inning before leaving with an injury. Boston was crushed 10-2, first baseman Dominic Smith pitched for the third time this season, and a once consistent reliever struggled again. With the Red Sox dealing with … [Read more...] about Reliever’s Demotion Among Expected Red Sox Roster Moves