Overview
- Knizner exercised an out clause and became a free agent, a move first reported on Friday by Jon Heyman and confirmed by multiple outlets.
- He reached free agency after a short but strong run at Triple‑A Worcester, where he posted a .316/.426/.494 line and a .920 OPS in 21 games.
- The Red Sox’s recent catcher moves and the emergence of Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong limited Knizner’s chance for a major‑league call with Boston.
- Knizner is a 31‑year‑old with seven years of MLB experience whose last big‑league action came in 2025, when he hit .221 in 33 games, a record that tempers expectations for an immediate MLB role.
- This is his second opt‑out this season after leaving the Rockies, and he is likely to seek another contract—most likely a minor‑league deal—with teams that have clearer catching needs.