Injuries & Moves: Hosmer released, Downs claimed

The Red Sox roster and damage strikes web page can be up to date all through the offseason.

Dec. 22: 1B Eric Hosmer launched; SS/2B Jeter Downs claimed by Nationals
One week after he was designated for task, Hosmer was launched by the Red Sox on Thursday. Boston acquired Hosmer from the Padres on the Aug. 2 Trade Deadline, hoping he may assist the group make the playoffs. The Red Sox light, and Hosmer injured his again, hitting .244 in 14 video games across the ailment. The Padres are chargeable for almost all the $39 million he’s due over the past three seasons of his contract.

Downs, the extremely touted prospect within the Mookie Betts commerce with the Dodgers, was by no means capable of get his bat going, hitting under .200 at Triple-A over the previous two seasons. More>>

Dec. 16: RHP Wyatt Mills acquired from Royals in trade for Minor League RHP
Mills, 27, posted a 4.60 ERA between the Mariners and the Royals in 2022. Selected by Seattle within the third spherical of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Gonzaga, the right-hander has a 6.21 ERA in 38 Major League appearances. Wallace, 24, was acquired from the Rockies on Sept. 18, 2020. He spent all the ’22 season with Double-A Portland, posting a 3.81 ERA in 47 appearances. More >>

Dec. 15: OF Masataka Yoshida signed to five-year, $90-million contract
On the identical day the Orix Buffaloes posted Yoshida, the Red Sox swiftly swooped in and agreed to phrases with the left-handed hitter on a contract. Yoshida, an on-base machine, is predicted to separate time between left subject and DH for the Sox. During a strong profession with Orix, the 29-year-old had a line of .327/.421/.539 with 133 homers and 467 RBIs in 762 video games. Boston paid a $15.375 million posting price to the Buffaloes primarily based on the $90 million contract for Yoshida. The posting price doesn’t rely towards the membership’s Competitive Balance Tax payroll. More >>

Dec. 13: Free-agent RHP Kenley Jansen signed to two-year, $32-million contract
In Jansen, the Red Sox get the primary true bullpen anchor they’ve had since Craig Kimbrel left through free company after the 2018 season. Jansen led the National League by notching 41 saves in ’22, and he gained a World Series with the Dodgers in ’20. The 35-year-old has 391 profession saves. More >>

Dec. 8: Free-agent RHP Chris Martin signed to two-year, $17.5 million contract
In the primary important transfer to improve a bullpen that was one of many worst within the Majors final season, Martin brings on the spot credibility, given the success he has had the previous couple of years. The 36-year-old is a management specialist. In 60 appearances break up between the Cubs and the Dodgers final season, Martin fanned 74 and walked 5 in 56 innings whereas recording a 3.05 ERA. More >>