Red Sox announce roster moves
BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:
- Reinstated left-handed pitcher Rich Hill from the COVID-19 Related Injured List.
- Optioned right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game.
- Designated outfielder Jaylin Davis for assignment.
Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.
Hill, 42, was placed on the COVID-19 Related Injured List on Friday, May 6, and is scheduled to start tonight’s game against the Texas Rangers. The left-hander tossed 5.0 scoreless innings in his last outing on May 5, his third consecutive scoreless start. In five starts for Boston this season, Hill is 0-1 with a 2.86 ERA (7 ER/22.0 IP).
Crawford, 26, tossed 2.0 scoreless relief innings in last night’s win against the Rangers, striking out one while allowing one hit and one walk. The right-hander made his first Opening Day roster this season and has posted an 8.44 ERA (10 ER/10.2 IP) in eight relief appearances.
Davis, 27, played in two games for Boston after being claimed off waivers on April 28, making one start in left field. The right-handed hitter also played nine games for Worcester, batting .200 (6-for-30) with one home run and three RBI while making five starts in left field, two in center field, and one in right field.
BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (40)
Pitchers (23): Matt Barnes, Brayan Bello, Ryan Brasier, Kutter Crawford, Tyler Danish, Austin Davis, Jake Diekman, Nathan Eovaldi, Jay Groome, Darwinzon Hernandez, Rich Hill, Tanner Houck, Bryan Mata, Nick Pivetta, Hansel Robles, Hirokazu Sawamura, John Schreiber, Connor Seabold, Matt Strahm, Phillips Valdez, Michael Wacha, Garrett Whitlock, Josh Winckowski
Catchers (4): Ronaldo Hernández, Kevin Plawecki, Christian Vázquez, Connor Wong
Infielders (6): Jonathan Araúz, Xander Bogaerts, Bobby Dalbec, Rafael Devers, Jeter Downs, Trevor Story
Outfielders (5): Jackie Bradley Jr., Franchy Cordero, Jarren Duran, J.D. Martinez, Alex Verdugo
Infielder/Outfielders (2): Christian Arroyo, Kiké Hernández
60-DAY INJURED LIST (3)
Pitchers (3): James Paxton, Chris Sale, Josh Taylor