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Red Sox DFA 6-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher

Red Sox DFA 6-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher

Summary

The Boston Red Sox have removed pitcher Seth Martinez from their roster, a process called "designated for assignment." They have also called up another pitcher, Alec Gamboa, from their minor league team in Worcester.

Key Facts

  • The Red Sox designated relief pitcher Seth Martinez for assignment, meaning other teams can claim him.
  • Seth Martinez appeared in one game with the Red Sox this season and allowed one earned run in one inning.
  • Last year, Martinez played six games with the Miami Marlins, recording a 5.40 earned run average (ERA) and four strikeouts.
  • This season, he mostly played for Triple-A Worcester, with a 3-2 win-loss record, 5.55 ERA, and 49 strikeouts in 33 games.
  • Over his career, Martinez has played 118 Major League Baseball (MLB) games with Houston, Miami, and Boston.
  • In his MLB career, he has a 6-6 win-loss record, a 4.03 ERA, and 127 strikeouts.
  • The Red Sox called up pitcher Alec Gamboa from their Triple-A team to join the major league roster.
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