Red Sox Cut Ties with 28-Year-Old Journeyman After Two At-Bats
Summary
The Boston Red Sox released Ali Sánchez, a catcher, after he spent a month on their roster with minimal playtime. Sánchez, who joined the team in August, only played briefly, getting just two chances to bat. The move made room for outfielder Wilyer Abreu's return from injury.Key Facts
- Major League Baseball teams can have 28 players in September.
- The Red Sox used only 27 active players even though Sánchez was on the team.
- Sánchez joined the Red Sox in August through a waiver claim.
- He was briefly with the New York Mets before returning to the Red Sox at the end of August.
- Sánchez was part of the team for the first 17 games of September.
- He played a total of three innings and had two at-bats.
- The release of Sánchez allowed outfielder Wilyer Abreu to come back from injury.
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