June 2, 2016
RED SOX RECALL RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER NOE RAMIREZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Right-handed Pitcher Joe Kelly to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly was optioned to Pawtucket following last night’s game against the Orioles. Ramirez will be available for tonight’s game against Baltimore at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m.
In addition, outfielder/infielder Brock Holt was transferred from the seven-day concussion disabled list to the 15-day disabled list.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
For Ramirez, who made his first career Opening Day roster this year, this will be his fifth major league stint of the season. The 26-year-old last pitched for the Red Sox on April 23 at Houston, and in nine games with the club has posted a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) with 10 strikeouts and no record. Each of Ramirez’s five outings with Pawtucket since May 10 has been scoreless, recording six strikeouts in 7.1 innings during that span. Selected by Boston in the fourth round of the 2011 June Draft, the Los Angeles native is 0-1 with a 4.84 ERA (12 ER/22.1 IP) and 23 strikeouts in 26 career major league appearances, as well as 11-14 with 28 saves and a 2.86 ERA (90 ER/283.1 IP) in 132 games (17 starts) in the minors.
Kelly, 27, is 2-0 with an 8.46 ERA (21 ER/22.1 IP) and 27 strikeouts in six starts with the Red Sox this season. The right-hander is unbeaten in his last 15 major league starts dating back to August 1, 2015, going 10-0 with a 4.66 ERA (38 ER/73.1 IP) in that time. In 41 starts since being acquired by Boston from the St. Louis Cardinals on July 31, 2014, Kelly has gone 16-8 with a 5.00 ERA (121 ER/218.0 IP). Selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 June Draft, the California native has made 109 appearances (79 starts) between Boston and St. Louis, combining to go 33-22 with a 4.04 ERA (217 ER/484.0 IP).
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RED SOX RECALL RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER NOE RAMIREZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Right-handed Pitcher Joe Kelly to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly was optioned to Pawtucket following last night’s game against the Orioles. Ramirez will be available for tonight’s game against Baltimore at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m.
In addition, outfielder/infielder Brock Holt was transferred from the seven-day concussion disabled list to the 15-day disabled list.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
For Ramirez, who made his first career Opening Day roster this year, this will be his fifth major league stint of the season. The 26-year-old last pitched for the Red Sox on April 23 at Houston, and in nine games with the club has posted a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) with 10 strikeouts and no record. Each of Ramirez’s five outings with Pawtucket since May 10 has been scoreless, recording six strikeouts in 7.1 innings during that span. Selected by Boston in the fourth round of the 2011 June Draft, the Los Angeles native is 0-1 with a 4.84 ERA (12 ER/22.1 IP) and 23 strikeouts in 26 career major league appearances, as well as 11-14 with 28 saves and a 2.86 ERA (90 ER/283.1 IP) in 132 games (17 starts) in the minors.
Kelly, 27, is 2-0 with an 8.46 ERA (21 ER/22.1 IP) and 27 strikeouts in six starts with the Red Sox this season. The right-hander is unbeaten in his last 15 major league starts dating back to August 1, 2015, going 10-0 with a 4.66 ERA (38 ER/73.1 IP) in that time. In 41 starts since being acquired by Boston from the St. Louis Cardinals on July 31, 2014, Kelly has gone 16-8 with a 5.00 ERA (121 ER/218.0 IP). Selected by the Cardinals in the third round of the 2009 June Draft, the California native has made 109 appearances (79 starts) between Boston and St. Louis, combining to go 33-22 with a 4.04 ERA (217 ER/484.0 IP).
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May 31, 2016
RED SOX PLACE OUTFIELDER JACKIE BRADLEY JR. ON PATERNITY LEAVE LIST
Recall Outfielder Rusney Castillo from Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity leave list prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, outfielder Rusney Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket and will be active for tonight’s game at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m..
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Castillo, 28, began the season on the major league roster, making one start on April 9 in Toronto and going 2-for-4 with one run scored and one double before being optioned to Pawtucket on April 15. In 37 International League games this season, the right-handed hitter has a .241 average (35-for-145) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBI, and three stolen bases while appearing in center field (24 games), left field (eight games), and right field (six games). Originally signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent on August 23, 2014, the Cuba native has played 91 major league games over the last three seasons, batting .265 (83-for-313) with 42 runs scored, 12 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 35 RBI, and seven stolen bases. In 77 career minor league games, all with Pawtucket, Castillo has hit .262 (79-for-301) with 15 doubles, four home runs, and 30 RBI.
Bradley Jr. has started 50 of the Red Sox’ 51 games this season, ranking among American League leaders with a .331 batting average (5th), a .409 on-base percentage (3rd), a .601 slugging percentage (3rd), and a 1.010 OPS (2nd). His 29-game hitting streak from April 24-May 25 is tied for the fourth-longest in Red Sox history and is the longest for any major leaguer this season. Over his last 100 games since August 9, 2015, the 26-year-old ranks third in the major leagues with a .996 OPS. Originally drafted by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, the left-handed batter has hit .237 (208-for-878) with 134 runs scored, 54 doubles, 10 triples, 23 home runs, and 120 RBI over 288 career games while posting a .992 fielding percentage (5 errors, 660 total chances) and recording 23 outfield assists.
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RED SOX PLACE OUTFIELDER JACKIE BRADLEY JR. ON PATERNITY LEAVE LIST
Recall Outfielder Rusney Castillo from Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity leave list prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. To fill his spot on the 25-man roster, outfielder Rusney Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket and will be active for tonight’s game at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m..
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Castillo, 28, began the season on the major league roster, making one start on April 9 in Toronto and going 2-for-4 with one run scored and one double before being optioned to Pawtucket on April 15. In 37 International League games this season, the right-handed hitter has a .241 average (35-for-145) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBI, and three stolen bases while appearing in center field (24 games), left field (eight games), and right field (six games). Originally signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent on August 23, 2014, the Cuba native has played 91 major league games over the last three seasons, batting .265 (83-for-313) with 42 runs scored, 12 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 35 RBI, and seven stolen bases. In 77 career minor league games, all with Pawtucket, Castillo has hit .262 (79-for-301) with 15 doubles, four home runs, and 30 RBI.
Bradley Jr. has started 50 of the Red Sox’ 51 games this season, ranking among American League leaders with a .331 batting average (5th), a .409 on-base percentage (3rd), a .601 slugging percentage (3rd), and a 1.010 OPS (2nd). His 29-game hitting streak from April 24-May 25 is tied for the fourth-longest in Red Sox history and is the longest for any major leaguer this season. Over his last 100 games since August 9, 2015, the 26-year-old ranks third in the major leagues with a .996 OPS. Originally drafted by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, the left-handed batter has hit .237 (208-for-878) with 134 runs scored, 54 doubles, 10 triples, 23 home runs, and 120 RBI over 288 career games while posting a .992 fielding percentage (5 errors, 660 total chances) and recording 23 outfield assists.
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May 31, 2016
RED SOX ACTIVATE LEFT-HANDED PITCHER EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ
FROM 15-DAY DISABLED LIST
Option Right-handed Pitcher Heath Hembree to Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket and activated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Heath Hembree was optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game against the Orioles. Rodriguez will start tonight’s game against Baltimore at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Rodriguez, who was placed on the disabled list with right patella subluxation on April 3, made five starts over two rehab assignments with the PawSox, going 0-3 with a 3.54 ERA (11 ER/28.0 IP). The 23-year-old most recently threw 102 pitches last Tuesday against Lehigh Valley, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out seven batters and walking none in 7.0 innings. Acquired by the Red Sox from the Orioles on July 31, 2014, Rodriguez made his major league debut last season and went 10-6 with a 3.85 ERA (52 ER/121.2 IP) in 21 starts, earning Red Sox Pitcher of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors from the Boston Baseball Writers’ Association of America. In 101 minor league appearances (100 starts) between the Orioles and Red Sox organizations, the Venezuela native is 29-33 with a 3.25 ERA (203 ER/562.2 IP) and five complete games.
Hembree, 27, is 2-0 with a 2.14 ERA (5 ER/21.0 IP) and 18 strikeouts in 12 relief outings with the Red Sox this season. The right-hander was recalled by Boston on April 19 for his first major league stint of 2016 and remained with the club through yesterday’s game, with the Red Sox going 9-3 in his appearances. Acquired by Boston from the San Francisco Giants on July 26, 2014, Hembree is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA (20 ER/64.0 IP) in 49 games—all in relief—between the Giants and Red Sox. The South Carolina native has also made 246 minor league appearances (one start) between the two organizations, going 4-15 with a 3.07 ERA (84 ER/246.1 IP). He has not allowed a run in four outings with Pawtucket this season, surrendering only two hits and recording nine strikeouts without issuing a walk in 5.0 innings pitched.
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RED SOX ACTIVATE LEFT-HANDED PITCHER EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ
FROM 15-DAY DISABLED LIST
Option Right-handed Pitcher Heath Hembree to Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket and activated from the 15-day disabled list. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Heath Hembree was optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game against the Orioles. Rodriguez will start tonight’s game against Baltimore at Camden Yards beginning at 7:05 p.m.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Rodriguez, who was placed on the disabled list with right patella subluxation on April 3, made five starts over two rehab assignments with the PawSox, going 0-3 with a 3.54 ERA (11 ER/28.0 IP). The 23-year-old most recently threw 102 pitches last Tuesday against Lehigh Valley, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out seven batters and walking none in 7.0 innings. Acquired by the Red Sox from the Orioles on July 31, 2014, Rodriguez made his major league debut last season and went 10-6 with a 3.85 ERA (52 ER/121.2 IP) in 21 starts, earning Red Sox Pitcher of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors from the Boston Baseball Writers’ Association of America. In 101 minor league appearances (100 starts) between the Orioles and Red Sox organizations, the Venezuela native is 29-33 with a 3.25 ERA (203 ER/562.2 IP) and five complete games.
Hembree, 27, is 2-0 with a 2.14 ERA (5 ER/21.0 IP) and 18 strikeouts in 12 relief outings with the Red Sox this season. The right-hander was recalled by Boston on April 19 for his first major league stint of 2016 and remained with the club through yesterday’s game, with the Red Sox going 9-3 in his appearances. Acquired by Boston from the San Francisco Giants on July 26, 2014, Hembree is 4-0 with a 2.81 ERA (20 ER/64.0 IP) in 49 games—all in relief—between the Giants and Red Sox. The South Carolina native has also made 246 minor league appearances (one start) between the two organizations, going 4-15 with a 3.07 ERA (84 ER/246.1 IP). He has not allowed a run in four outings with Pawtucket this season, surrendering only two hits and recording nine strikeouts without issuing a walk in 5.0 innings pitched.
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May 24, 2016
RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER CARSON SMITH TO UNDERGO TOMMY JOHN SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced today that right-handed pitcher Carson Smith will undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery (Tommy John) on his right elbow today. The procedure will be performed this afternoon by Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.
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RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER CARSON SMITH TO UNDERGO TOMMY JOHN SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced today that right-handed pitcher Carson Smith will undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery (Tommy John) on his right elbow today. The procedure will be performed this afternoon by Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.
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May 18, 2016
RED SOX GREEN MONSTER TICKETS FOR JUNE AND JULY GAMES GO ON SALE TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MAY 19, AT NOON
BOSTON, MA – Red Sox Green Monster tickets for games in June and July go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, May 19, at noon on redsox.com/greenmonster. MasterCard is the preferred card of the Boston Red Sox.
This is the third year in which the club will utilize dynamic pricing for the popular seats and standing room tickets above the left field wall, where prices are set by the market in real time. Prices for these tickets will increase or decrease based on demand and market factors such as the date of the game, opponent, and weather conditions.
In addition to playing nine American League teams during the 31 home games taking place in June and July at Fenway Park, the club will host the San Francisco Giants (July 19 and 20) for Interleague games.
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May 16, 2016
RED SOX RECALL INFIELDER MARCO HERNANDEZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Designate Right-handed Pitcher Sean O’Sullivan for Assignment
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled infielder Marco Hernandez from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan was designated for assignment. Hernandez will be available for tonight’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Hernandez, 23, has appeared in two games this season over two stints with the Red Sox, the first of his major league career. The Dominican native made his big league debut on April 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays, starting at second base and going 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored. He also appeared in a game against the New York Yankees on April 30, entering as a defensive replacement at second base in the eighth inning. In 24 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (31-for-93) with a .386 on-base percentage, five doubles, one triple, and one home run. Hernandez has made 11 starts at second base, eight at shortstop, and three at third base, also starting one game in left field. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .282 (650-for-2,305) with 116 doubles, 30 triples, 27 home runs, and 264 RBI in 601 games.
O’Sullivan, 28, made three appearances (two starts) for the Red Sox in his only stint with the club, going 1-0 with a 7.94 ERA (10 ER/11.1 IP). The right-hander started yesterday’s series finale against the Houston Astros but did not factor into the decision, allowing six runs—five earned—in 4.1 innings. Signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent on December 5, 2015, O’Sullivan has also made five starts at Pawtucket this season, going 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA (11 ER/33.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts against five walks. Originally selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2005 June Draft, he is 12-23 with a 6.03 ERA (210 ER/313.2 IP) in 69 games (54 starts) over parts of seven major league seasons with the Angels (2009-10), Royals (2010-11), Padres (2013), Phillies (2014-15), and Red Sox (2016).
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RED SOX RECALL INFIELDER MARCO HERNANDEZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Designate Right-handed Pitcher Sean O’Sullivan for Assignment
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled infielder Marco Hernandez from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan was designated for assignment. Hernandez will be available for tonight’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium beginning at 7:05 p.m. ET.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Hernandez, 23, has appeared in two games this season over two stints with the Red Sox, the first of his major league career. The Dominican native made his big league debut on April 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays, starting at second base and going 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored. He also appeared in a game against the New York Yankees on April 30, entering as a defensive replacement at second base in the eighth inning. In 24 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (31-for-93) with a .386 on-base percentage, five doubles, one triple, and one home run. Hernandez has made 11 starts at second base, eight at shortstop, and three at third base, also starting one game in left field. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .282 (650-for-2,305) with 116 doubles, 30 triples, 27 home runs, and 264 RBI in 601 games.
O’Sullivan, 28, made three appearances (two starts) for the Red Sox in his only stint with the club, going 1-0 with a 7.94 ERA (10 ER/11.1 IP). The right-hander started yesterday’s series finale against the Houston Astros but did not factor into the decision, allowing six runs—five earned—in 4.1 innings. Signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent on December 5, 2015, O’Sullivan has also made five starts at Pawtucket this season, going 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA (11 ER/33.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts against five walks. Originally selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2005 June Draft, he is 12-23 with a 6.03 ERA (210 ER/313.2 IP) in 69 games (54 starts) over parts of seven major league seasons with the Angels (2009-10), Royals (2010-11), Padres (2013), Phillies (2014-15), and Red Sox (2016).
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May 6, 2016
RED SOX SELECT RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER SEAN O’SULLIVAN TO ACTIVE ROSTER
Option Left-handed Pitcher Henry Owens to Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today selected right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan to the active major league roster from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 40-man roster, third baseman Pablo Sandoval was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. To make room on the 25-man roster, left-handed pitcher Henry Owens was optioned to Pawtucket.
O’Sullivan, who will wear number 62, will be available for tonight’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium beginning at 7:05 p.m.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
O’Sullivan joins the major league roster for the first time since signing with the Red Sox as a minor league free agent on December 5, 2015. In five starts at Pawtucket this season, the 28-year-old has gone 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA (11 ER/33.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts against five walks. Originally selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2005 June Draft, the right-hander is 11-23 with a 5.95 ERA (200 ER/302.1 IP) in 66 games (52 starts) over parts of six major league seasons with the Angels (2009-10), Royals (2010-11), Padres (2013), and Phillies (2014-15).
Owens, 23, made three major league starts after being recalled by the Red Sox on April 24. Boston won each of his starts, but he did not factor into any decisions while posting a 5.11 ERA (7 ER/12.1 IP) with nine strikeouts and 13 walks. The left-hander began the season in Pawtucket, where he went 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA (2 ER/18.0 IP) and 23 strikeouts in three starts. Selected by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, Owens is 4-4 with a 4.66 ERA (39 ER/75.1 IP) and 59 strikeouts in 14 starts over two major league stints, and 44-25 with a 3.22 ERA (192 ER/536.0 IP) and 595 strikeouts in 99 minor league games (98 starts).
Sandoval, 29, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 13 (retroactive to April 11) with a left shoulder strain. The third baseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Tuesday. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Pensacola, FL. Sandoval is expected to miss the remainder of the 2016 season, and it is anticipated that he will make a full recovery in advance of the 2017 season.
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RED SOX SELECT RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER SEAN O’SULLIVAN TO ACTIVE ROSTER
Option Left-handed Pitcher Henry Owens to Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today selected right-handed pitcher Sean O’Sullivan to the active major league roster from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 40-man roster, third baseman Pablo Sandoval was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. To make room on the 25-man roster, left-handed pitcher Henry Owens was optioned to Pawtucket.
O’Sullivan, who will wear number 62, will be available for tonight’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium beginning at 7:05 p.m.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
O’Sullivan joins the major league roster for the first time since signing with the Red Sox as a minor league free agent on December 5, 2015. In five starts at Pawtucket this season, the 28-year-old has gone 2-2 with a 3.00 ERA (11 ER/33.0 IP) and 32 strikeouts against five walks. Originally selected by the Angels in the third round of the 2005 June Draft, the right-hander is 11-23 with a 5.95 ERA (200 ER/302.1 IP) in 66 games (52 starts) over parts of six major league seasons with the Angels (2009-10), Royals (2010-11), Padres (2013), and Phillies (2014-15).
Owens, 23, made three major league starts after being recalled by the Red Sox on April 24. Boston won each of his starts, but he did not factor into any decisions while posting a 5.11 ERA (7 ER/12.1 IP) with nine strikeouts and 13 walks. The left-hander began the season in Pawtucket, where he went 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA (2 ER/18.0 IP) and 23 strikeouts in three starts. Selected by the Red Sox in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, Owens is 4-4 with a 4.66 ERA (39 ER/75.1 IP) and 59 strikeouts in 14 starts over two major league stints, and 44-25 with a 3.22 ERA (192 ER/536.0 IP) and 595 strikeouts in 99 minor league games (98 starts).
Sandoval, 29, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 13 (retroactive to April 11) with a left shoulder strain. The third baseman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder on Tuesday. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery in Pensacola, FL. Sandoval is expected to miss the remainder of the 2016 season, and it is anticipated that he will make a full recovery in advance of the 2017 season.
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May 3, 2016
PABLO SANDOVAL UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL
LEFT SHOULDER SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced that third baseman Pablo Sandoval underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder today. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery this morning in Pensacola, FL.
Sandoval is expected to miss the remainder of the 2016 season, and it is anticipated that he will make a full recovery in advance of the 2017 season.
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PABLO SANDOVAL UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL
LEFT SHOULDER SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced that third baseman Pablo Sandoval underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder today. Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery this morning in Pensacola, FL.
Sandoval is expected to miss the remainder of the 2016 season, and it is anticipated that he will make a full recovery in advance of the 2017 season.
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For Immediate Release
May 2, 2016
PABLO SANDOVAL TO UNDERGO LEFT SHOULDER SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced today that third baseman Pablo Sandoval will undergo surgery on his left shoulder. The procedure will be performed in the coming days by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, FL.
The club will make comment and provide additional information about the surgery at the completion of the procedure.
Sandoval, 29, was placed on the disabled list on April 13 (retroactive to April 11) with a left shoulder strain. The Venezuelan native has appeared in three games (one start) for Boston this season and was 0-for-6 at the plate with a walk.
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May 2, 2016
PABLO SANDOVAL TO UNDERGO LEFT SHOULDER SURGERY
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox announced today that third baseman Pablo Sandoval will undergo surgery on his left shoulder. The procedure will be performed in the coming days by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, FL.
The club will make comment and provide additional information about the surgery at the completion of the procedure.
Sandoval, 29, was placed on the disabled list on April 13 (retroactive to April 11) with a left shoulder strain. The Venezuelan native has appeared in three games (one start) for Boston this season and was 0-for-6 at the plate with a walk.
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April 30, 2016
RED SOX RECALL INFIELDER MARCO HERNANDEZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Right-handed Pitcher Pat Light to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled infielder Marco Hernandez from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Pat Light was optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game versus the New York Yankees. Hernandez will be available for tonight’s game against the Yankees at Fenway Park beginning at 7:10 p.m. ET.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Hernandez, 23, begins the second major league stint of his career. The Dominican native made his big league debut on April 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays, starting at second base and going 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored. In 13 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (16-for-48) with a .396 on-base percentage, four doubles, and one triple, reaching base via hit or walk in each of his appearances. Hernandez has made five starts at second base and five at shortstop, also starting one game at third base and one in left field. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .281 (635-for-2,260) with 115 doubles, 30 triples, 26 home runs, and 260 RBI in 590 games.
Light, 25, appeared in one game for the Red Sox in what was the first stint of his big league career. The right-hander made his major league debut in this past Tuesday’s 11-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, allowing two runs on two hits in 1.0 inning of work. Selected by Boston in the supplemental round of the 2012 June Draft, Light will rejoin Pawtucket. In five relief appearances for the PawSox this season, he has posted a 4.05 ERA (3 ER/6.2 IP) and a .130 opponent batting average (3-for-23) with 10 strikeouts against three walks. Light has recorded nine strikeouts and allowed only one run in his last 5.2 innings for Pawtucket. Converted to a full-time reliever following the 2014 season, he is 12-17 with five saves, a 4.63 ERA (137 ER/266.1 IP), and 214 strikeouts in 102 career minor league appearances, including 49 starts.
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RED SOX RECALL INFIELDER MARCO HERNANDEZ
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Right-handed Pitcher Pat Light to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled infielder Marco Hernandez from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher Pat Light was optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game versus the New York Yankees. Hernandez will be available for tonight’s game against the Yankees at Fenway Park beginning at 7:10 p.m. ET.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Hernandez, 23, begins the second major league stint of his career. The Dominican native made his big league debut on April 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays, starting at second base and going 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, and a run scored. In 13 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (16-for-48) with a .396 on-base percentage, four doubles, and one triple, reaching base via hit or walk in each of his appearances. Hernandez has made five starts at second base and five at shortstop, also starting one game at third base and one in left field. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .281 (635-for-2,260) with 115 doubles, 30 triples, 26 home runs, and 260 RBI in 590 games.
Light, 25, appeared in one game for the Red Sox in what was the first stint of his big league career. The right-hander made his major league debut in this past Tuesday’s 11-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, allowing two runs on two hits in 1.0 inning of work. Selected by Boston in the supplemental round of the 2012 June Draft, Light will rejoin Pawtucket. In five relief appearances for the PawSox this season, he has posted a 4.05 ERA (3 ER/6.2 IP) and a .130 opponent batting average (3-for-23) with 10 strikeouts against three walks. Light has recorded nine strikeouts and allowed only one run in his last 5.2 innings for Pawtucket. Converted to a full-time reliever following the 2014 season, he is 12-17 with five saves, a 4.63 ERA (137 ER/266.1 IP), and 214 strikeouts in 102 career minor league appearances, including 49 starts.
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April 24, 2016
RED SOX RECALL PITCHERS HENRY OWENS
AND PAT LIGHT FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Pitchers Roenis Elias and Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled left-handed pitcher Henry Owens and right-handed pitcher Pat Light from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias and right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez were optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game versus the Houston Astros. Owens and Light will both be available for tonight’s series finale against the Astros at Minute Maid Park beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET.
Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Owens, 23, joins the Red Sox for his second career major league stint after making his debut with the club in 2015. He is scheduled to start tonight’s game against Houston. The left-hander started the 2016 season at Pawtucket, making three starts and going 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA (2 ER/18.0 IP) and 23 strikeouts. In 11 major league starts last season, the California native finished 4-4 with a 4.57 ERA (32 ER/63.0 IP) and 50 strikeouts, limiting opponents to one earned run or fewer in six of those outings. Rated Boston’s top pitching prospect by Baseball America prior to the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the Red Sox’ supplemental-round selection in the 2011 June Draft has played parts of five minor league seasons, going 44-25 with a 3.22 ERA (192 ER/536.0 IP) and 595 strikeouts in 99 games (98 starts).
For Light, 25, this will mark the first major league stint of his career. He will wear No. 65 for the Red Sox. Selected by Boston in the supplemental round of the 2012 June Draft, the right-hander has made five appearances - all in relief - with the PawSox this season, posting a 4.05 ERA (3 ER/6.2 IP) and a .130 opponent batting average (3-for-23) with 10 strikeouts against three walks. Light has recorded nine strikeouts and allowed only one run in his last 5.2 innings, most recently pitching Thursday at Rochester (1.2 IP, H, R, 2 SO). Converted to a full-time reliever following the 2014 season, Light is 12-17 with five saves, a 4.63 ERA (137 ER/266.1 IP), and 214 strikeouts in 102 career minor league appearances, including 49 starts.
Elias, 27, made his season debut for the Red Sox in yesterday’s loss at Houston. The left-hander allowed three runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout in 1.2 innings of relief. Acquired by Boston along with right-hander Carson Smith in a trade with the Seattle Mariners this past December, Elias began 2016 in the PawSox’ starting rotation. In his two starts for Pawtucket, he has gone 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4 ER/9.1 IP) and nine strikeouts. For his major league career, Elias, a Cuban native, has gone 15-20 with a 4.04 ERA (126 ER/280.2 IP) and 241 strikeouts in 52 games (49 starts) for the Mariners (2014-15) and Red Sox (2016).
Ramirez, 26, has had two stints with the Red Sox this season, appearing in nine of the club’s 17 games. The right-hander, who made his first career Opening Day roster this season, pitched in yesterday’s game at the Astros (0.1 IP, 2 H, BB). In his nine appearances for Boston this season, Ramirez has no record with a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) and 10 strikeouts. For his major league career, the Red Sox’ fourth-round selection in the 2011 June Draft has gone 0-1 with a 4.84 ERA (12 ER/22.1 IP) and 23 strikeouts in 26 appearances, all with Boston (2015-16).
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RED SOX RECALL PITCHERS HENRY OWENS
AND PAT LIGHT FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Pitchers Roenis Elias and Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled left-handed pitcher Henry Owens and right-handed pitcher Pat Light from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room on the 25-man roster, left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias and right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez were optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game versus the Houston Astros. Owens and Light will both be available for tonight’s series finale against the Astros at Minute Maid Park beginning at 8:05 p.m. ET.
Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Owens, 23, joins the Red Sox for his second career major league stint after making his debut with the club in 2015. He is scheduled to start tonight’s game against Houston. The left-hander started the 2016 season at Pawtucket, making three starts and going 1-1 with a 1.00 ERA (2 ER/18.0 IP) and 23 strikeouts. In 11 major league starts last season, the California native finished 4-4 with a 4.57 ERA (32 ER/63.0 IP) and 50 strikeouts, limiting opponents to one earned run or fewer in six of those outings. Rated Boston’s top pitching prospect by Baseball America prior to the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the Red Sox’ supplemental-round selection in the 2011 June Draft has played parts of five minor league seasons, going 44-25 with a 3.22 ERA (192 ER/536.0 IP) and 595 strikeouts in 99 games (98 starts).
For Light, 25, this will mark the first major league stint of his career. He will wear No. 65 for the Red Sox. Selected by Boston in the supplemental round of the 2012 June Draft, the right-hander has made five appearances - all in relief - with the PawSox this season, posting a 4.05 ERA (3 ER/6.2 IP) and a .130 opponent batting average (3-for-23) with 10 strikeouts against three walks. Light has recorded nine strikeouts and allowed only one run in his last 5.2 innings, most recently pitching Thursday at Rochester (1.2 IP, H, R, 2 SO). Converted to a full-time reliever following the 2014 season, Light is 12-17 with five saves, a 4.63 ERA (137 ER/266.1 IP), and 214 strikeouts in 102 career minor league appearances, including 49 starts.
Elias, 27, made his season debut for the Red Sox in yesterday’s loss at Houston. The left-hander allowed three runs on four hits with two walks and a strikeout in 1.2 innings of relief. Acquired by Boston along with right-hander Carson Smith in a trade with the Seattle Mariners this past December, Elias began 2016 in the PawSox’ starting rotation. In his two starts for Pawtucket, he has gone 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4 ER/9.1 IP) and nine strikeouts. For his major league career, Elias, a Cuban native, has gone 15-20 with a 4.04 ERA (126 ER/280.2 IP) and 241 strikeouts in 52 games (49 starts) for the Mariners (2014-15) and Red Sox (2016).
Ramirez, 26, has had two stints with the Red Sox this season, appearing in nine of the club’s 17 games. The right-hander, who made his first career Opening Day roster this season, pitched in yesterday’s game at the Astros (0.1 IP, 2 H, BB). In his nine appearances for Boston this season, Ramirez has no record with a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) and 10 strikeouts. For his major league career, the Red Sox’ fourth-round selection in the 2011 June Draft has gone 0-1 with a 4.84 ERA (12 ER/22.1 IP) and 23 strikeouts in 26 appearances, all with Boston (2015-16).
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April 22, 2016
RED SOX RECALL LEFT-HANDED PITCHER ROENIS ELIAS
FROM TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
Option Right-Handed Pitcher William Cuevas to Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room for him on the 25-man roster, right-handed pitcher William Cuevas was optioned to Pawtucket following yesterday’s game versus Tampa Bay. Elias will be available in tonight’s series opener against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park beginning at 8:10 p.m. ET.
Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Elias, 27, joins the Red Sox for his first major league stint of the season. Acquired by Boston along with right-hander Carson Smith in a trade with the Seattle Mariners this past December, Elias began 2016 in Pawtucket’s starting rotation. In his two starts for the PawSox, he has gone 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4 ER/9.1 IP) with nine strikeouts. He most recently appeared on April 17 at Buffalo and did not factor into the decision, allowing two earned runs on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts in 5.2 innings. For his major league career, Elias, a native of Guantanamo, Cuba, has gone 15-20 with a 3.97 ERA (123 ER/279.0 IP) and 240 strikeouts in 51 games (49 starts), all for the Mariners (2014-15).
Cuevas, 25, made his major league debut in yesterday’s game against the Rays. The Venezuelan native went 2.1 innings with two runs allowed on three hits with two walks issued and was charged with the loss. Cuevas will rejoin Pawtucket where he has gone 1-1 with a 6.17 ERA (8 ER/11.2 IP) in two starts this year. In his most recent outing for the PawSox on April 15 at Lehigh Valley, the right-hander earned the win after allowing three earned runs on seven hits in 6.2 innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Cuevas, a non-roster invitee to Red Sox spring training this year, was originally signed by Boston as an international free agent on July 2, 2008.
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Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Elias, 27, joins the Red Sox for his first major league stint of the season. Acquired by Boston along with right-hander Carson Smith in a trade with the Seattle Mariners this past December, Elias began 2016 in Pawtucket’s starting rotation. In his two starts for the PawSox, he has gone 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4 ER/9.1 IP) with nine strikeouts. He most recently appeared on April 17 at Buffalo and did not factor into the decision, allowing two earned runs on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts in 5.2 innings. For his major league career, Elias, a native of Guantanamo, Cuba, has gone 15-20 with a 3.97 ERA (123 ER/279.0 IP) and 240 strikeouts in 51 games (49 starts), all for the Mariners (2014-15).
Cuevas, 25, made his major league debut in yesterday’s game against the Rays. The Venezuelan native went 2.1 innings with two runs allowed on three hits with two walks issued and was charged with the loss. Cuevas will rejoin Pawtucket where he has gone 1-1 with a 6.17 ERA (8 ER/11.2 IP) in two starts this year. In his most recent outing for the PawSox on April 15 at Lehigh Valley, the right-hander earned the win after allowing three earned runs on seven hits in 6.2 innings with one walk and four strikeouts. Cuevas, a non-roster invitee to Red Sox spring training this year, was originally signed by Boston as an international free agent on July 2, 2008.
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April 15, 2016
RED SOX ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox made the following roster moves:
· Catcher Christian Vazquez was returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket and activated from the 15-day disabled list.
· Infielder Marco Hernandez was recalled from Pawtucket.
· Catcher Blake Swihart was optioned to Pawtucket.
Additionally, outfielder Rusney Castillo was optioned to Pawtucket following Wednesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Vazquez, 25, began the 2016 season on the disabled list (retroactive to March 25) recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on April 2, 2015. He also missed the entire 2015 campaign following the procedure. He reached base safely in each of his five rehab games with Pawtucket from April 8-14, making four starts at catcher and going 6-for-13 (.462) with a double, seven walks, two RBI, and a .650 on-base percentage. This spring, the right-handed batter appeared in seven Grapefruit League games, going 1-for-11 with a walk. He played in 55 games for the Red Sox in 2014, his first career major league action, batting .240 (42-for-175) with nine doubles, a home run, 20 RBI, and 19 walks. The native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico threw out 52% of attempted base stealers (15 of 29) for Boston in 2015, the best mark in club history (since caught stealing began being tracked in the AL in 1920).
This will be the first major league stint for Hernandez, who will wear number 41. Added to Boston’s 40-man roster on November 20, 2015, the 23-year-old led the Red Sox with a .579 batting average (11-for-19), six doubles, and a 1.514 OPS over 14 Grapefruit League games this spring. In six games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter is 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one triple, and three RBI while splitting his time defensively between second base and shortstop (three starts each). Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, the Dominican Republic native has hit .280 (625-for-2,233) with 112 doubles, 30 triples, 26 home runs, 258 RBI, and 89 stolen bases in 583 games.
Swihart, 24, made his first career Opening Day roster in 2016, appearing in six games with the Red Sox and batting .278 (5-for-18) with a .391 on-base percentage. Selected by Boston in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, the switch-hitting backstop has appeared in 90 major league games in two seasons (2015-16), hitting .275 (84-for-306) with 17 doubles, one triple, and five home runs while throwing out 14 of 58 (24.1%) attempted base stealers. Rated Boston’s top catching prospect by Baseball America in each of his four full minor league seasons (2011-14), Swihart has hit .286 (350-for-1,223) with 76 doubles, 15 triples, and 22 home runs in 329 career minor league games.
Castillo, 28, appeared in one game after making his first career Opening Day roster with the Red Sox this season, going 2-for-4 with a double and run scored on April 9 at Toronto. Last year, his first full campaign in the United States, the Cuban native hit .253 (69-for-273) with 10 doubles, two triples, five homers, 29 RBI, 13 walks, and four stolen bases in 80 games for Boston between right field (48 games, 39 starts), left field (24 games, all starts), and center field (six games, four starts). A right-handed batter, he also appeared in 40 games for the PawSox. Castillo has played in 91 career major league contests since signing with the Red Sox in August 2014, hitting .265 (83-for-313) with 42 runs scored, 12 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 35 RBI.
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RED SOX ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES
BOSTON, MA – Prior to tonight’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox made the following roster moves:
· Catcher Christian Vazquez was returned from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket and activated from the 15-day disabled list.
· Infielder Marco Hernandez was recalled from Pawtucket.
· Catcher Blake Swihart was optioned to Pawtucket.
Additionally, outfielder Rusney Castillo was optioned to Pawtucket following Wednesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Vazquez, 25, began the 2016 season on the disabled list (retroactive to March 25) recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on April 2, 2015. He also missed the entire 2015 campaign following the procedure. He reached base safely in each of his five rehab games with Pawtucket from April 8-14, making four starts at catcher and going 6-for-13 (.462) with a double, seven walks, two RBI, and a .650 on-base percentage. This spring, the right-handed batter appeared in seven Grapefruit League games, going 1-for-11 with a walk. He played in 55 games for the Red Sox in 2014, his first career major league action, batting .240 (42-for-175) with nine doubles, a home run, 20 RBI, and 19 walks. The native of Bayamon, Puerto Rico threw out 52% of attempted base stealers (15 of 29) for Boston in 2015, the best mark in club history (since caught stealing began being tracked in the AL in 1920).
This will be the first major league stint for Hernandez, who will wear number 41. Added to Boston’s 40-man roster on November 20, 2015, the 23-year-old led the Red Sox with a .579 batting average (11-for-19), six doubles, and a 1.514 OPS over 14 Grapefruit League games this spring. In six games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter is 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one triple, and three RBI while splitting his time defensively between second base and shortstop (three starts each). Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, the Dominican Republic native has hit .280 (625-for-2,233) with 112 doubles, 30 triples, 26 home runs, 258 RBI, and 89 stolen bases in 583 games.
Swihart, 24, made his first career Opening Day roster in 2016, appearing in six games with the Red Sox and batting .278 (5-for-18) with a .391 on-base percentage. Selected by Boston in the first round of the 2011 June Draft, the switch-hitting backstop has appeared in 90 major league games in two seasons (2015-16), hitting .275 (84-for-306) with 17 doubles, one triple, and five home runs while throwing out 14 of 58 (24.1%) attempted base stealers. Rated Boston’s top catching prospect by Baseball America in each of his four full minor league seasons (2011-14), Swihart has hit .286 (350-for-1,223) with 76 doubles, 15 triples, and 22 home runs in 329 career minor league games.
Castillo, 28, appeared in one game after making his first career Opening Day roster with the Red Sox this season, going 2-for-4 with a double and run scored on April 9 at Toronto. Last year, his first full campaign in the United States, the Cuban native hit .253 (69-for-273) with 10 doubles, two triples, five homers, 29 RBI, 13 walks, and four stolen bases in 80 games for Boston between right field (48 games, 39 starts), left field (24 games, all starts), and center field (six games, four starts). A right-handed batter, he also appeared in 40 games for the PawSox. Castillo has played in 91 career major league contests since signing with the Red Sox in August 2014, hitting .265 (83-for-313) with 42 runs scored, 12 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 35 RBI.
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April 13, 2016
RED SOX PLACE THIRD BASEMAN PABLO SANDOVAL
ON 15-DAY DISABLED LIST
Select Infielder Josh Rutledge from Triple-A Pawtucket
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today placed third baseman Pablo Sandoval on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to April 11) with a left shoulder strain. To fill Sandoval’s spot on the 25-man roster, infielder Josh Rutledge was selected from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room for Rutledge on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Brandon Workman was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Rutledge will be available in tonight’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park beginning at 7:10 p.m.
Sandoval, 29, has appeared in three games for the Red Sox this season, making one start. At the plate, he has gone 0-for-6 with a walk. The native of Venezuela hit .245 (115-for-470) with 25 doubles, a triple, 10 homers, and 47 RBI in 126 games last season, his first with Boston. In 998 career major league games between the San Francisco Giants (2008-2014) and Red Sox (2015-16), the two-time All-Star and three-time World Series winner has a .287 batting average (1,061-for-3,691) with 217 doubles, 20 triples, 116 home runs, and 509 RBI.
Rutledge, 26, has appeared in five games with Pawtucket this season, making three starts at third base and two at second base while going 6-for-19 (.316) with a pair of doubles. Acquired by the Red Sox from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last July, Rutledge appeared in 39 major league games in 2015, all with Boston. He posted a career-best .284 batting average (21-for-74) and appeared defensively at second base (30 games, 18 starts) and third base (five games, one start). In 305 career major league games with Colorado (2012-14) and Boston (2015), the right-handed batter has hit .261 (247-for-945) with 43 doubles, 13 triples, and 20 home runs. He has also played in 350 minor league games, batting .318 (443-for-1,393) with a .374 on-base percentage and .487 slugging percentage.
Workman, 27, began the 2016 season on the disabled list recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on June 15, 2015. Injury kept him out of the entire 2015 season. The native of Arlington, TX has appeared in 39 regular season major league games, all for the Red Sox between 2013 and 2014, going 7-13 with a 5.11 ERA (73 ER/128.2 IP) and 117 strikeouts. He saw time as both a starter (18 starts) and a reliever (21 games). The right-hander did not allow an earned run in seven postseason outings during the Red Sox’ run to the 2013 World Series Championship.
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Sandoval, 29, has appeared in three games for the Red Sox this season, making one start. At the plate, he has gone 0-for-6 with a walk. The native of Venezuela hit .245 (115-for-470) with 25 doubles, a triple, 10 homers, and 47 RBI in 126 games last season, his first with Boston. In 998 career major league games between the San Francisco Giants (2008-2014) and Red Sox (2015-16), the two-time All-Star and three-time World Series winner has a .287 batting average (1,061-for-3,691) with 217 doubles, 20 triples, 116 home runs, and 509 RBI.
Rutledge, 26, has appeared in five games with Pawtucket this season, making three starts at third base and two at second base while going 6-for-19 (.316) with a pair of doubles. Acquired by the Red Sox from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim last July, Rutledge appeared in 39 major league games in 2015, all with Boston. He posted a career-best .284 batting average (21-for-74) and appeared defensively at second base (30 games, 18 starts) and third base (five games, one start). In 305 career major league games with Colorado (2012-14) and Boston (2015), the right-handed batter has hit .261 (247-for-945) with 43 doubles, 13 triples, and 20 home runs. He has also played in 350 minor league games, batting .318 (443-for-1,393) with a .374 on-base percentage and .487 slugging percentage.
Workman, 27, began the 2016 season on the disabled list recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on June 15, 2015. Injury kept him out of the entire 2015 season. The native of Arlington, TX has appeared in 39 regular season major league games, all for the Red Sox between 2013 and 2014, going 7-13 with a 5.11 ERA (73 ER/128.2 IP) and 117 strikeouts. He saw time as both a starter (18 starts) and a reliever (21 games). The right-hander did not allow an earned run in seven postseason outings during the Red Sox’ run to the 2013 World Series Championship.
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March 30, 2016
TICKETS FOR THE 2016 RED SOX HALL OF FAME
AND “FENWAY HONORS” GALA NOW AVAILABLE
Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Ira Flagstead,
and Larry Lucchino to be Inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame;
Red Sox Foundation to Present HP Hood and
Chad and Anne Gifford With First-ever “Fenway Honors” Award
BOSTON, MA – Tickets for the 2016 Red Sox Hall of Fame and “Fenway Honors” gala are now available to the general public atredsox.com/honors. The May 19 gala, benefitting the Red Sox Foundation, introduces the newest members of the Red Sox Hall of Fame and presents members of the community with the “Fenway Honors” award for charitable achievements, the first award of its kind presented by the Red Sox Foundation.
Former Red Sox players Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, and the late Ira Flagstead have been selected as the 2016 Red Sox Hall of Fame inductees. Red Sox President/CEO Emeritus Larry Lucchino has been chosen as the non-uniformed inductee. David Ortiz’s 2013 game-tying grand slam in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park has been selected as the “Great Red Sox Moment,” a memorable moment in Red Sox history that is regarded for its special significance.
Additionally, the Red Sox Foundation will recognize HP Hood and Chad and Anne Gifford with the first-ever “Fenway Honors” award, given by the foundation to a business and an individual in recognition of their charitable achievements in the community.
The gala will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel starting with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Additional details and ticket information can be found at redsox.com/honors.
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Former Red Sox players Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, and the late Ira Flagstead have been selected as the 2016 Red Sox Hall of Fame inductees. Red Sox President/CEO Emeritus Larry Lucchino has been chosen as the non-uniformed inductee. David Ortiz’s 2013 game-tying grand slam in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park has been selected as the “Great Red Sox Moment,” a memorable moment in Red Sox history that is regarded for its special significance.
Additionally, the Red Sox Foundation will recognize HP Hood and Chad and Anne Gifford with the first-ever “Fenway Honors” award, given by the foundation to a business and an individual in recognition of their charitable achievements in the community.
The gala will be held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel starting with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Additional details and ticket information can be found at redsox.com/honors.
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March 30, 2016
RED SOX OPTION LEFT-HANDED PITCHER ROENIS ELIAS
TO TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET
FORT MYERS, FL – Prior to today’s games, the Boston Red Sox optioned left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias to Triple-A Pawtucket.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
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President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
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March 28, 2016
RED SOX ANNOUNCE ROSTER MOVES
FORT MYERS, FL – Prior to today's game against the Baltimore Orioles at JetBlue Park, the Boston Red Sox made the following announcements:
Craig, Leon, Rutledge, and Varvaro will remain with the major league team through the club’s exhibition trip to Montreal on April 1-2. Butler will remain with the major league team through Wednesday’s split-squad games.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcements.
With these moves, the Red Sox now have 27 players in big league camp, including 26 players from the 40-man roster and one non-roster invitee.
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- Infielder Deven Marrero was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Infielder Josh Rutledge, first baseman/outfielder Allen Craig, outfielder Brennan Boesch, catchers Dan Butler and Sandy Leon, and right-handed pitcher Anthony Varvaro were reassigned to minor league camp.
- Right-handed pitcher Carlos Marmol was released.
- Right-handed pitchers Carson Smith and Brandon Workman, left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, and catcher Christian Vazquez were advised that they will start the season on the disabled list.
Craig, Leon, Rutledge, and Varvaro will remain with the major league team through the club’s exhibition trip to Montreal on April 1-2. Butler will remain with the major league team through Wednesday’s split-squad games.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcements.
With these moves, the Red Sox now have 27 players in big league camp, including 26 players from the 40-man roster and one non-roster invitee.
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RED SOX GREEN MONSTER TICKETS FOR APRIL AND MAY GAMES GO ON SALE TOMORROW, MARCH 18, AT NOON
BOSTON, MA – Red Sox tickets for the popular seats above the Green Monster will go on sale tomorrow, Friday, March 18. Tickets for spring games in April and May will be available starting at noon on redsox.com/greenmonster. MasterCard is the official card of the Red Sox, bringing Priceless game experiences and access to cardholders.
This will be the third year in which the club will utilize dynamic pricing for seats and standing room tickets above the Green Monster, where prices are set by the market in real time, increasing or decreasing based on demand and market factors such as the date of the game, opponent, and even weather conditions.
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This will be the third year in which the club will utilize dynamic pricing for seats and standing room tickets above the Green Monster, where prices are set by the market in real time, increasing or decreasing based on demand and market factors such as the date of the game, opponent, and even weather conditions.
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March 7, 2016
RED SOX REASSIGN LEFT-HANDED PITCHER DANNY ROSENBAUM TO MINOR LEAGUE CAMP
FORT MYERS, FL – Prior to today's game against the Rays, the Boston Red Sox reassigned left-handed pitcher Danny Rosenbaum to minor league camp.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
With this move, the Red Sox now have 56 players in big league camp, including 40 players from the 40-man roster and 16 non-roster invitees.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
With this move, the Red Sox now have 56 players in big league camp, including 40 players from the 40-man roster and 16 non-roster invitees.
RED SOX AGREE TO TERMS WITH 25 PLAYERS ON 2016 CONTRACTS
March 2, 2016
FORT MYERS, FL – The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with 25 players on the major league roster on one-year contracts for the 2016 season. President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Agreeing to terms were pitchers Matt Barnes, Roenis Elias, Edwin Escobar, Heath Hembree, Williams Jerez, Brian Johnson, Tommy Layne, Pat Light, Henry Owens, Noe Ramirez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carson Smith, Brandon Workman, and Steven Wright; catchers Blake Swihart and Christian Vazquez; infielders Xander Bogaerts, Sean Coyle, Marco Hernandez, Brock Holt, Deven Marrero, and Travis Shaw; and outfielders Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Bryce Brentz.
With these agreements, all players on the Red Sox major league roster are under contract for the 2016 season.
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FORT MYERS, FL – The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with 25 players on the major league roster on one-year contracts for the 2016 season. President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Agreeing to terms were pitchers Matt Barnes, Roenis Elias, Edwin Escobar, Heath Hembree, Williams Jerez, Brian Johnson, Tommy Layne, Pat Light, Henry Owens, Noe Ramirez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carson Smith, Brandon Workman, and Steven Wright; catchers Blake Swihart and Christian Vazquez; infielders Xander Bogaerts, Sean Coyle, Marco Hernandez, Brock Holt, Deven Marrero, and Travis Shaw; and outfielders Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Bryce Brentz.
With these agreements, all players on the Red Sox major league roster are under contract for the 2016 season.
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For Immediate Release
February 22, 2016
RED SOX ANNOUNCE 2016 SPRING TRAINING BROADCAST SCHEDULE
FORT MYERS, FL – The Boston Red Sox today announced their 2016 Spring Training broadcast schedule.
For Immediate Release
January 20, 2016
ATTENDEES ANNOUNCED FOR 77th ANNUAL BOSTON BBWAA AWARDS DINNER
BOSTON, MA—Boston Red Sox outfielders Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley, Jr., infielders Xander Bogaerts and Brock Holt, left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, catcher Ryan Hanigan, bench coach Torey Lovullo, and minor league infielder Yoan Moncada are among the honorees who will be attending the 77thannual awards dinner of the Boston Chapter, Baseball Writers Association of America, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 21 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston.
Others expected to be at the head table are Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski, Senior Vice President/General Manager Mike Hazen, manager John Farrell, Stacey Lucchino, Los Angeles Dodgers Vice President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello and St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Mitch Harris.
The dinner will also include a raffle featuring high-end prizes. Tickets to the dinner are still available for $200 apiece and can be purchased at the door.
January 20, 2016
ATTENDEES ANNOUNCED FOR 77th ANNUAL BOSTON BBWAA AWARDS DINNER
BOSTON, MA—Boston Red Sox outfielders Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley, Jr., infielders Xander Bogaerts and Brock Holt, left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, catcher Ryan Hanigan, bench coach Torey Lovullo, and minor league infielder Yoan Moncada are among the honorees who will be attending the 77thannual awards dinner of the Boston Chapter, Baseball Writers Association of America, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 21 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston.
Others expected to be at the head table are Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski, Senior Vice President/General Manager Mike Hazen, manager John Farrell, Stacey Lucchino, Los Angeles Dodgers Vice President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello and St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Mitch Harris.
The dinner will also include a raffle featuring high-end prizes. Tickets to the dinner are still available for $200 apiece and can be purchased at the door.
January 15, 2016
RED SOX AGREE TO TERMS WITH RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
JOE KELLY ON ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2016 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Kelly, 27, made 25 starts for Boston in 2015, his first full season in the Red Sox organization, going 10-6 with a 4.82 ERA (72 ER/134.1 IP). He set career highs in wins (tied), starts, innings pitched, strikeouts (110), and strikeout rate (7.4 SO/9.0 IP). The right-hander posted a 3.77 ERA (25 ER/59.2 IP) in his last 11 appearances following a four-start stint with Triple-A Pawtucket. He won eight consecutive starts from August 1-September 9, the longest streak by a Red Sox pitcher since Pedro Martinez won nine in a row in 1999. From August 7 on, Kelly went 7-0 and his 2.35 ERA (12 ER/46.0 IP) placed fourth in the American League (min. 30.0 IP).
Kelly has a team-best 14-8 (.636) record in 35 starts for the Red Sox (min. 10 decisions) since being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals on July 31, 2014. In 103 career major league outings (73 starts) between St. Louis (2012-14) and Boston (2014-15), the California native is 31-22 with a 3.82 ERA (196 ER/461.2 IP) and 330 strikeouts.
With today’s agreement, left-handed pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. and right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa are the only remaining unsigned Red Sox players eligible for salary arbitration.
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RED SOX AGREE TO TERMS WITH RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER
JOE KELLY ON ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract for the 2016 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Kelly, 27, made 25 starts for Boston in 2015, his first full season in the Red Sox organization, going 10-6 with a 4.82 ERA (72 ER/134.1 IP). He set career highs in wins (tied), starts, innings pitched, strikeouts (110), and strikeout rate (7.4 SO/9.0 IP). The right-hander posted a 3.77 ERA (25 ER/59.2 IP) in his last 11 appearances following a four-start stint with Triple-A Pawtucket. He won eight consecutive starts from August 1-September 9, the longest streak by a Red Sox pitcher since Pedro Martinez won nine in a row in 1999. From August 7 on, Kelly went 7-0 and his 2.35 ERA (12 ER/46.0 IP) placed fourth in the American League (min. 30.0 IP).
Kelly has a team-best 14-8 (.636) record in 35 starts for the Red Sox (min. 10 decisions) since being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals on July 31, 2014. In 103 career major league outings (73 starts) between St. Louis (2012-14) and Boston (2014-15), the California native is 31-22 with a 3.82 ERA (196 ER/461.2 IP) and 330 strikeouts.
With today’s agreement, left-handed pitcher Robbie Ross Jr. and right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa are the only remaining unsigned Red Sox players eligible for salary arbitration.
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January 14, 2016
RED SOX ANNOUNCE PERSONNEL MOVES IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND MINOR LEAGUE FIELD STAFFS
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced personnel moves in the Player Development department, as well as 2016 field staffs for their minor league affiliates.
Red Sox Director of Player Development Ben Crockett made the announcements.
Greg Norton has been hired as Minor League Hitting Coordinator after previously holding the same position in the Miami Marlins organization from 2012-13. Norton played 13 big league seasons for six teams from 1996-2009 before joining the Marlins as a coach in 2010. Most recently, he was the hitting coach at Auburn University from 2013-15.
Billy McMillon is taking over as Minor League Outfield and Baserunning Coordinator. McMillon managed the last two seasons in Double-A Portland, earning Eastern League Manager of the Year honors in 2014. Prior to his time in Portland, the former major leaguer managed for four years in the Red Sox system at Single-A Greenville (2010-11) and High-A Salem (2012-13).
Brandon Henry, entering his 10th year in the organization, has been promoted to Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator. Henry most recently spent the last four years as Portland’s athletic trainer, previously serving in the same role for Short-A Lowell (2007-08), Greenville (2009), and Salem (2010-11).
Edgar Barreto will serve as Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, having spent the last two seasons as a full-time strength and conditioning coach with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox. He had previously worked with the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Red Sox (2010), Portland Sea Dogs (2012), and the GCL Red Sox (2013).
David Herrera has been promoted to Latin America Medical Coordinator in his ninth season in the Red Sox organization. In addition, he will serve as the athletic trainer for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Herrera most recently worked as the athletic trainer for Salem since 2012. Prior to joining Salem, he had held the same post with the GCL Red Sox (2008), Lowell (2009), and Greenville (2010-11).
Pawtucket (Triple-A, International League)
Kevin Boles will return for this third year as manager of the PawSox and his ninth season as a member of the Red Sox organization.Bruce Crabbe will also serve as coach for his third year with the team, extending his tenure with the organization to 12 years. Pitching coach Bob Kipper will return for his second year with Pawtucket and his 17th overall season with the organization, andRich Gedman will continue with his second year as the PawSox hitting coach, his sixth season as a coach in the organization. Jon Jochim enters his seventh season with the PawSox and first as senior athletic trainer, his 12th overall year with Red Sox affiliates. Joining the organization as Pawtucket’s strength and conditioning coach is Kirby Retzer. He previously served as strength coach for the High-A Fort Myers Miracle and the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Twins in the Minnesota system.
Portland (Double-A, Eastern League)
Carlos Febles joins Portland as manager in his 10th season in the Red Sox organization. He has spent the previous five years managing at Lowell (2011), Greenville (2012-13), and Salem (2014-15). Before his managing career, Febles served as a hitting coach for four years in the organization. Sea Dogs pitching coach Kevin Walker will return to the staff for his second season in this role and his eighth season coaching Red Sox affiliates. New to Portland’s staff is hitting coach Jon Nunnally, who coached last year at Salem. 2016 will mark his second season with the organization and 10th as a professional coach. Athletic trainerEric Velazquez joins Portland after two seasons with New York Mets Single-A affiliate Savannah. Prior to Savannah, he spent 2013 as an athletic trainer for the Short-A Brooklyn Cyclones, also in the Mets organization. Strength and conditioning coach Chris Messina joins the team after spending last season in the same role with Pittsburgh’s Rookie-level Bristol Pirates.
Salem (High-A, Carolina League)
Joe Oliver has been named Salem’s manager in his third year on a professional coaching staff, all with the Red Sox organization. The former catcher, who finished his playing career with Boston in 2001, spent the last two seasons managing Lowell. Paul Abbott will return for his second season as Salem’s pitching coach, his sixth coaching season in the organization. Joining Salem’s staff is hitting coach Nelson Paulino, who enters his 19th season coaching Boston affiliates. Most recently, Paulino spent time at Greenville from 2014-2015. Nick Kuchwara will be the team’s head athletic trainer in his first season with Salem. He was the trainer for Lowell last season after having previously worked in the same capacity in Portland and Pawtucket.
Greenville (Single-A, South Atlantic League)
Darren Fenster continues his tenure as manager of the Drive. 2016 will mark his third season at the helm in Greenville and fifth season coaching in the organization.Walter Miranda returns for his third year as Greenville’s pitching coach. Between his playing and coaching careers, he has spent 17 years with the Red Sox organization, including two stints in his current role (2007, 2015-present). Lee May Jr., new to the organization, has been named hitting coach. May played eight minor league seasons from 1986-93 before coaching nine minor league seasons in the Mets (1999) and Indians (2004-11) organizations. He most recently served as minor league hitting coordinator in the Mariners organization from 2011-15. Nick Faciana will be the Drive’s athletic trainer after finishing the 2015 season in the same role.
Lowell (Short-A, New York-Penn League)
Iggy Suarez, who served as Lowell’s hitting coach in 2015, will manage the Spinners in his second professional coaching season. Suarez spent seven seasons playing in the Red Sox system from 2003-09. Lance Carter returns for his second season as pitching coach and fourth season as a professional coach, previously in the Philadelphia Phillies system from 2010-11. New to Lowell’s staff is Wilton Veras, who joins the club as hitting coach after four seasons in that role in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. Veras spent 1995-2002 playing in the Red Sox organization before returning as a coach in 2012. Scott Gallon will join the staff as the Spinners’ athletic trainer. Gallon, who was an intern with the Single-A Sarasota Red Sox in 2001, has spent the last four years as an athletic trainer with Boston College.
Gulf Coast League Red Sox (Rookie, Gulf Coast League)
Tom Kotchman returns to the helm for his third year as manager of the Gulf Coast League Red Sox, having led the team to consecutive GCL championships in his first two years. Pitching coach Dick Such returns for his fourth straight season and eighth year coaching Red Sox affiliates. Coach Dave Tomlin will also remain on staff for a 14th season with the organization and sixth in his current role. Junior Zamora will continue as hitting coach, entering his second year in that capacity after seven years as bench coach for the Rookie-level DSL Red Sox.David Herrera will assume dual roles as the Red Sox’ Latin American medical coordinator and GCL Red Sox athletic trainer. Ben Chadwick, who joined Salem last year as strength and conditioning coach, will serve in that role for the GCL Red Sox in 2016.
Dominican Summer League Red Sox 1 (Rookie, Dominican Summer League)
Jose Zapata will return for his 10th season as the club’s Latin American field coordinator and manager of the DSL Red Sox. Carlos Adolfo will join the staff in his first season in the organization as hitting coach. A former minor league outfielder, Adolfo played in the Montreal Expos organization from 1994-99 followed by six seasons in independent leagues from 2002-07. Also new to the organization is pitching coach Aquilino Lopez, who played five major league seasons with Toronto (2003-04), Colorado (2005), Philadelphia (2005), and Detroit (2007-08), also pitching in the Korean Baseball Organization from 2009-2012. Carlos Sequera and Leonel Vasquezwill serve as coaching assistants. Guillermo Hinojosa will return for his seventh year as athletic trainer. Mario Anguizola moves from his post as athletic trainer for the DSL Red Sox 2 in 2015 to become the strength and conditioning coach for the DSL Red Sox 1 in 2016, his second season with the organization.
Dominican Summer League Red Sox 2 (Rookie, Dominican Summer League)
Aly Gonzalez will return to his role as manager of the DSL Red Sox 2 after leading the team to first place in the San Pedro de Macoris division in his managerial debut last season. He has been with the Red Sox since signing as a minor leaguer in 2008, spending the last four seasons as a coach. After his first coaching season in 2015 with the DSL Red Sox 1, Ozzie Chavez will serve as hitting coach for the DSL Red Sox 2. Oscar Lira returns as pitching coach, a role he held with the lone DSL Red Sox team from 2012-14 and last year with the DSL Red Sox 2. Claudio Sanchez will work as a coaching assistant for the 11th consecutive season.Antonio Diaz, entering his 21st season with the Red Sox, will serve his ninth year as strength and conditioning coach in the DSL.
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RED SOX ANNOUNCE PERSONNEL MOVES IN PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND MINOR LEAGUE FIELD STAFFS
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today announced personnel moves in the Player Development department, as well as 2016 field staffs for their minor league affiliates.
Red Sox Director of Player Development Ben Crockett made the announcements.
Greg Norton has been hired as Minor League Hitting Coordinator after previously holding the same position in the Miami Marlins organization from 2012-13. Norton played 13 big league seasons for six teams from 1996-2009 before joining the Marlins as a coach in 2010. Most recently, he was the hitting coach at Auburn University from 2013-15.
Billy McMillon is taking over as Minor League Outfield and Baserunning Coordinator. McMillon managed the last two seasons in Double-A Portland, earning Eastern League Manager of the Year honors in 2014. Prior to his time in Portland, the former major leaguer managed for four years in the Red Sox system at Single-A Greenville (2010-11) and High-A Salem (2012-13).
Brandon Henry, entering his 10th year in the organization, has been promoted to Minor League Athletic Training Coordinator. Henry most recently spent the last four years as Portland’s athletic trainer, previously serving in the same role for Short-A Lowell (2007-08), Greenville (2009), and Salem (2010-11).
Edgar Barreto will serve as Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, having spent the last two seasons as a full-time strength and conditioning coach with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Red Sox. He had previously worked with the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League Red Sox (2010), Portland Sea Dogs (2012), and the GCL Red Sox (2013).
David Herrera has been promoted to Latin America Medical Coordinator in his ninth season in the Red Sox organization. In addition, he will serve as the athletic trainer for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Herrera most recently worked as the athletic trainer for Salem since 2012. Prior to joining Salem, he had held the same post with the GCL Red Sox (2008), Lowell (2009), and Greenville (2010-11).
Pawtucket (Triple-A, International League)
Kevin Boles will return for this third year as manager of the PawSox and his ninth season as a member of the Red Sox organization.Bruce Crabbe will also serve as coach for his third year with the team, extending his tenure with the organization to 12 years. Pitching coach Bob Kipper will return for his second year with Pawtucket and his 17th overall season with the organization, andRich Gedman will continue with his second year as the PawSox hitting coach, his sixth season as a coach in the organization. Jon Jochim enters his seventh season with the PawSox and first as senior athletic trainer, his 12th overall year with Red Sox affiliates. Joining the organization as Pawtucket’s strength and conditioning coach is Kirby Retzer. He previously served as strength coach for the High-A Fort Myers Miracle and the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Twins in the Minnesota system.
Portland (Double-A, Eastern League)
Carlos Febles joins Portland as manager in his 10th season in the Red Sox organization. He has spent the previous five years managing at Lowell (2011), Greenville (2012-13), and Salem (2014-15). Before his managing career, Febles served as a hitting coach for four years in the organization. Sea Dogs pitching coach Kevin Walker will return to the staff for his second season in this role and his eighth season coaching Red Sox affiliates. New to Portland’s staff is hitting coach Jon Nunnally, who coached last year at Salem. 2016 will mark his second season with the organization and 10th as a professional coach. Athletic trainerEric Velazquez joins Portland after two seasons with New York Mets Single-A affiliate Savannah. Prior to Savannah, he spent 2013 as an athletic trainer for the Short-A Brooklyn Cyclones, also in the Mets organization. Strength and conditioning coach Chris Messina joins the team after spending last season in the same role with Pittsburgh’s Rookie-level Bristol Pirates.
Salem (High-A, Carolina League)
Joe Oliver has been named Salem’s manager in his third year on a professional coaching staff, all with the Red Sox organization. The former catcher, who finished his playing career with Boston in 2001, spent the last two seasons managing Lowell. Paul Abbott will return for his second season as Salem’s pitching coach, his sixth coaching season in the organization. Joining Salem’s staff is hitting coach Nelson Paulino, who enters his 19th season coaching Boston affiliates. Most recently, Paulino spent time at Greenville from 2014-2015. Nick Kuchwara will be the team’s head athletic trainer in his first season with Salem. He was the trainer for Lowell last season after having previously worked in the same capacity in Portland and Pawtucket.
Greenville (Single-A, South Atlantic League)
Darren Fenster continues his tenure as manager of the Drive. 2016 will mark his third season at the helm in Greenville and fifth season coaching in the organization.Walter Miranda returns for his third year as Greenville’s pitching coach. Between his playing and coaching careers, he has spent 17 years with the Red Sox organization, including two stints in his current role (2007, 2015-present). Lee May Jr., new to the organization, has been named hitting coach. May played eight minor league seasons from 1986-93 before coaching nine minor league seasons in the Mets (1999) and Indians (2004-11) organizations. He most recently served as minor league hitting coordinator in the Mariners organization from 2011-15. Nick Faciana will be the Drive’s athletic trainer after finishing the 2015 season in the same role.
Lowell (Short-A, New York-Penn League)
Iggy Suarez, who served as Lowell’s hitting coach in 2015, will manage the Spinners in his second professional coaching season. Suarez spent seven seasons playing in the Red Sox system from 2003-09. Lance Carter returns for his second season as pitching coach and fourth season as a professional coach, previously in the Philadelphia Phillies system from 2010-11. New to Lowell’s staff is Wilton Veras, who joins the club as hitting coach after four seasons in that role in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. Veras spent 1995-2002 playing in the Red Sox organization before returning as a coach in 2012. Scott Gallon will join the staff as the Spinners’ athletic trainer. Gallon, who was an intern with the Single-A Sarasota Red Sox in 2001, has spent the last four years as an athletic trainer with Boston College.
Gulf Coast League Red Sox (Rookie, Gulf Coast League)
Tom Kotchman returns to the helm for his third year as manager of the Gulf Coast League Red Sox, having led the team to consecutive GCL championships in his first two years. Pitching coach Dick Such returns for his fourth straight season and eighth year coaching Red Sox affiliates. Coach Dave Tomlin will also remain on staff for a 14th season with the organization and sixth in his current role. Junior Zamora will continue as hitting coach, entering his second year in that capacity after seven years as bench coach for the Rookie-level DSL Red Sox.David Herrera will assume dual roles as the Red Sox’ Latin American medical coordinator and GCL Red Sox athletic trainer. Ben Chadwick, who joined Salem last year as strength and conditioning coach, will serve in that role for the GCL Red Sox in 2016.
Dominican Summer League Red Sox 1 (Rookie, Dominican Summer League)
Jose Zapata will return for his 10th season as the club’s Latin American field coordinator and manager of the DSL Red Sox. Carlos Adolfo will join the staff in his first season in the organization as hitting coach. A former minor league outfielder, Adolfo played in the Montreal Expos organization from 1994-99 followed by six seasons in independent leagues from 2002-07. Also new to the organization is pitching coach Aquilino Lopez, who played five major league seasons with Toronto (2003-04), Colorado (2005), Philadelphia (2005), and Detroit (2007-08), also pitching in the Korean Baseball Organization from 2009-2012. Carlos Sequera and Leonel Vasquezwill serve as coaching assistants. Guillermo Hinojosa will return for his seventh year as athletic trainer. Mario Anguizola moves from his post as athletic trainer for the DSL Red Sox 2 in 2015 to become the strength and conditioning coach for the DSL Red Sox 1 in 2016, his second season with the organization.
Dominican Summer League Red Sox 2 (Rookie, Dominican Summer League)
Aly Gonzalez will return to his role as manager of the DSL Red Sox 2 after leading the team to first place in the San Pedro de Macoris division in his managerial debut last season. He has been with the Red Sox since signing as a minor leaguer in 2008, spending the last four seasons as a coach. After his first coaching season in 2015 with the DSL Red Sox 1, Ozzie Chavez will serve as hitting coach for the DSL Red Sox 2. Oscar Lira returns as pitching coach, a role he held with the lone DSL Red Sox team from 2012-14 and last year with the DSL Red Sox 2. Claudio Sanchez will work as a coaching assistant for the 11th consecutive season.Antonio Diaz, entering his 21st season with the Red Sox, will serve his ninth year as strength and conditioning coach in the DSL.
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For Immediate Release
January 14, 2016
DAVID DOMBROWSKI AND BRIAN CASHMAN
TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENT IN NEW YORK
TO BENEFIT RED SOX AND YANKEES TEAM CHARITIES
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will come together on Thursday, February 11, to host a unique fundraising event in New York featuring a discussion with Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski and New York Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman.
“A Conversation with Baseball Rival Clubs” will benefit both the Red Sox Foundation and the New York Yankees Foundation. It takes place at New York Yankees Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, an opportunity to take photos with select World Series trophies and rings, followed by an intimate Q&A session with Dombrowski and Cashman on the inner workings of baseball operations.
Tickets are available atredsox.com/businessofbaseball.
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January 14, 2016
DAVID DOMBROWSKI AND BRIAN CASHMAN
TO HOST FUNDRAISING EVENT IN NEW YORK
TO BENEFIT RED SOX AND YANKEES TEAM CHARITIES
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will come together on Thursday, February 11, to host a unique fundraising event in New York featuring a discussion with Boston Red Sox President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski and New York Yankees Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Cashman.
“A Conversation with Baseball Rival Clubs” will benefit both the Red Sox Foundation and the New York Yankees Foundation. It takes place at New York Yankees Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, an opportunity to take photos with select World Series trophies and rings, followed by an intimate Q&A session with Dombrowski and Cashman on the inner workings of baseball operations.
Tickets are available atredsox.com/businessofbaseball.
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For Immediate Release
December 16, 2015
RED SOX FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MASSACHUSETTS LITTLE LEAGUE TO SUPPORT ALL 200 LEAGUES THROUGHOUT COMMONWEALTH
Program Presented by the Massachusetts Health Connector,
and Supported by HP Hood and Skeeter Snacks
BOSTON, MA – For the third straight year, the Red Sox Foundation will partner with Massachusetts Little League to support all 200 leagues throughout the Commonwealth. The partnership, which began in 2013 as a way to celebrate Little League’s 75thanniversary, is part of the club’s focus on children and developing the next generation of baseball fans.
The initiative will assist the 200 leagues with uniforms, support of their Massachusetts Little League Division Tournament in Westwood (taking place July 24 – 27), and the Massachusetts Little League Volunteer Coach of the Year award that will be presented at Fenway Park.
“For the past several years, the Red Sox have focused on bringing children closer to the game of baseball,” said Red Sox Foundation Board Member Mike Egan. “To support this effort, the Red Sox Foundation has focused its work on helping sustain the many League Leagues across the Commonwealth that are central to a child’s introduction to baseball. We thank the many partners who are helping us realize this important objective, and are pleased to support these young players as they learn the invaluable lessons of teamwork and camaraderie that take place on the diamond each spring and summer.”
The 200 Massachusetts Little Leagues serve 5,628 teams and approximately 67,500 children. It offers boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 the opportunity to play baseball and softball, regardless of their athletic ability. The league is made up of locally chartered programs that aim to provide access to the sport to all children.
“The support of the Red Sox Foundation and its partners on the Massachusetts Little League program is real and tangible,” said Massachusetts Little League Board Member John Berardi. “The sponsorship that is available to each league provides them with funding help along with opportunities for teams to come to Fenway Park, and for some, a special visit from Wally in their home town. Chartered Leagues from Pittsfield to Gloucester are enjoying a new connection as part of Wally’s team thanks to the Red Sox Foundation.”
The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts Little League initiative is presented by the Massachusetts Health Connector and supported by HP Hood and Skeeter Snacks.
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December 16, 2015
RED SOX FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MASSACHUSETTS LITTLE LEAGUE TO SUPPORT ALL 200 LEAGUES THROUGHOUT COMMONWEALTH
Program Presented by the Massachusetts Health Connector,
and Supported by HP Hood and Skeeter Snacks
BOSTON, MA – For the third straight year, the Red Sox Foundation will partner with Massachusetts Little League to support all 200 leagues throughout the Commonwealth. The partnership, which began in 2013 as a way to celebrate Little League’s 75thanniversary, is part of the club’s focus on children and developing the next generation of baseball fans.
The initiative will assist the 200 leagues with uniforms, support of their Massachusetts Little League Division Tournament in Westwood (taking place July 24 – 27), and the Massachusetts Little League Volunteer Coach of the Year award that will be presented at Fenway Park.
“For the past several years, the Red Sox have focused on bringing children closer to the game of baseball,” said Red Sox Foundation Board Member Mike Egan. “To support this effort, the Red Sox Foundation has focused its work on helping sustain the many League Leagues across the Commonwealth that are central to a child’s introduction to baseball. We thank the many partners who are helping us realize this important objective, and are pleased to support these young players as they learn the invaluable lessons of teamwork and camaraderie that take place on the diamond each spring and summer.”
The 200 Massachusetts Little Leagues serve 5,628 teams and approximately 67,500 children. It offers boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 18 the opportunity to play baseball and softball, regardless of their athletic ability. The league is made up of locally chartered programs that aim to provide access to the sport to all children.
“The support of the Red Sox Foundation and its partners on the Massachusetts Little League program is real and tangible,” said Massachusetts Little League Board Member John Berardi. “The sponsorship that is available to each league provides them with funding help along with opportunities for teams to come to Fenway Park, and for some, a special visit from Wally in their home town. Chartered Leagues from Pittsfield to Gloucester are enjoying a new connection as part of Wally’s team thanks to the Red Sox Foundation.”
The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts Little League initiative is presented by the Massachusetts Health Connector and supported by HP Hood and Skeeter Snacks.
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