Through 20 games, the team is working to figure out their bullpen situation, which has been complicated by injuries in the starting rotation, starting with Lucas Giolito's season-ending elbow injury in Florida. Red Sox All of these injuries have kept Red Sox GM Craig Breslow busy as he looks for healthy pitchers. In his latest move, he added veteran Cuban pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez, sending out cash considerations.
Gutierrez has been added to the 40-man roster, taking the place of shortstop Trevor Story, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Gutierrez will begin his Red Sox career at Triple-A Worcester. Vladimir Gutierrez Defected in 2015 Gutierrez has faced challenges in reaching the big leagues, including a suspension for a performance-enhancing drug violation in 2020. Despite this, he made it to the big leagues in 2021 and had a 9-6 record with a 4.74 ERA in his first year. BrewersGutierrez has struggled to secure a consistent role since then. In 2022, he went 1-6 with a 7.61 ERA and experienced a torn ligament in his elbow, requiring Tommy John surgery. After being released by the Reds, he became a free agent and then signed with the Miami Marlins before being claimed off waivers by the Brewers and finally traded to the Red Sox.
Red Sox Injuries Are Mounting
The Red Sox's injury list includes several key players, with starters Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock on the disabled list, along with relievers Isaiah Campbell, Chris Murphy, and Liam Hendriks. The team is also monitoring a potential knee injury for third baseman Rafael Devers.
The team is actively making changes to their pitching staff, such as adding reliever Cam Booser and designating Joe Jacques for assignment after a rough performance.
The amount of injuries has added pressure on the Red Sox to find solutions for their rotation and bullpen. The Red Sox also have two starters on the disabled list—Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock, who have combined to give up just five runs in 29.1 innings so far this year. Reliever Isaiah Campbell is also on the DL. Relievers Chris Murphy and Liam Hendriks are out for the season. The Red Sox were also dealing with a potentially concerning knee injury for star third baseman Rafael Devers on Thursday, with an MRI being conducted as a precaution. RedsRed Sox Pull Off Trade for 28-Year-Old Cuban Defector Returning From Surgery Through 20 games, the are, like many teams at this point in the year, trying to get a handle on their bullpen. It’s a process that has been complicated by injuries in the starting rotation, injuries that started back in Florida when expected ace Lucas Giolito was declared out for the season with a torn ligament in his elbow. Those injuries have been followed up by injuries in the bullpen, too.
All of which has kept Red Sox GM Craig Breslow very, very busy as he scours the league for arms that can throw strikes and remain healthy enough to produce. In his latest maneuver,
Breslow added veteran
Cuban righthander Vladimir Gutierrez from the
, sending out cash considerations.
Gutierrez has been added to the 40-man roster, where he will take the place of shortstop Trevor Story, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery. Gutierrez will report to Triple-A Worcester to start his Red Sox career, though. Red Sox Injuries Are MountingThe Red Sox do need help. This week, they continued tinkering with the staff, adding reliever Cam Booser from Class-A Worcester and designating Joe Jacques for assignment after a rough outing on Thursday against the Guardians.
The Red Sox have two starters
on the disabled list , in addition to Giolito—Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock, who have combined to give up just five runs in 29.1 innings so far this year. Reliever Isaiah Campbell is also on the DL. Relievers Chris Murphy and Liam Hendriks are out of the season.And on Thursday, the Red Sox were also dealing with one of the most concerning potential injuries of the season, a knee problem for star third baseman Rafael Devers. As a precaution, had an MRI and sat out for what will hopefully be a short stint.
