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Red Sox Add Veteran Reliever Tommy Kahnle To Major-League Roster

The club created a 40-man opening to keep Kahnle after he exercised an opt-out, positioning him for a middle-relief role in Boston.

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FILE - New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Jul 28, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (41) throws a ninth inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Tommy Kahnle exercised a June 1 opt-out from his minor-league deal and was selected to Boston’s MLB roster on Thursday after strong work in Triple-A Worcester.
  • The club must free a 40-man roster spot before Kahnle can be officially added and is most likely to move Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list to create that space.
  • Kahnle has a 1.40 ERA and 21:11 strikeout-to-walk line in 19 innings at Worcester this year, though his 13.3% walk rate is a clear concern.
  • The 36-year-old’s Triple-A pitch mix shows a career-low four-seam velocity and heavy reliance on a changeup, and Boston expects to use him in middle relief with possible same-day availability.
  • Adding Kahnle gives the Red Sox experienced bullpen depth after Garrett Whitlock went on the injured list and uneven outings from several non-optionable relievers, which could reduce short-term roster risk for Boston.