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Red Sox Lose 7-Year Veteran To Free Agency After Remarkably Short Stint

Red Sox Lose 7-Year Veteran To Free Agency After Remarkably Short Stint

Summary

Veteran pitcher José De León has chosen free agency, leaving the Boston Red Sox. De León, who played one game for the Red Sox this season, has been in Major League Baseball for seven years but has had trouble getting consistent playing time.

Key Facts

  • The Boston Red Sox finished third in their division, the American League East.
  • José De León made one start for the Red Sox this season.
  • In that game, he pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed three runs, winning the game for the Red Sox.
  • De León is 33 years old and has been in Major League Baseball for seven years.
  • Throughout his career, he has an earned run average (ERA) of 7.13.
  • De León has had eight starts and 35 game appearances in his MLB career.
  • He has struggled to secure regular playing time at the major league level.
  • De León could seek a minor league deal or hope for a major league offer from another team.

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