Summary
The Boston Red Sox signed Matt Fraizer, a 27-year-old outfielder, to a minor-league deal after he spent over six years with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Fraizer, who played in Triple-A, had a strong offensive season but is not expected to join the Red Sox's main roster immediately.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox signed Matt Fraizer to a minor-league contract.
- Fraizer is 27 years old and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization for over six years.
- He played last season with the Indianapolis Indians, the Pirates' Triple-A team.
- Fraizer had an .813 OPS and hit 18 doubles in 62 games last season.
- He also stole 14 bases during the season.
- The Red Sox have several outfielders expected to start, so Fraizer is unlikely to join the main team right away.
- The team often relies on minor-league players to fill in major roles during the season.
