Hours earlier than Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline to finalize their 40-man roster for subsequent month’s Rule 5 Draft, the Pink Sox swung a commerce with a division rival and designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski for project.
Proper-handed reliever Luis Guerrero goes to the Tampa Bay Rays in change for Tristan Grey to Boston.
Guerrero, nevertheless, was now not on the 40-man roster after being designated for project, clearing waivers, and being outrighted to the minors earlier this month. Thus, the Pink Sox opened a roster spot for Grey by DFA’ing Lowe. Winckowski’s spot will probably be given to a prime prospect they want to shield from the Rule 5, possible right-hander David Sandlin.
Grey, 29, is coming off his second stint with the Rays, with whom he made his big-league debut in 2023, however solely has 47 profession video games underneath his belt. He cut up the ‘24 season between the Markins and Athletics. Over a career-high 30 video games for the Rays this yr he batted .231 with a .693 OPS. He’s a lifetime .207, .634 OPS hitter, however has performed all 4 infield positions within the majors and might present defensive depth. It additionally might imply much less work for utility infielders David Hamilton and Nick Sogard.
Guerrero, 25, debuted for the ‘24 Sox and made 9 scoreless appearances to start his MLB profession. He continued his scoreless streak via his first three video games this yr, however struggled with command and consistency in his remaining 10 outings and didn’t pitch for the big-league workforce after June 27.
Winckowski, 27, has been with the Pink Sox for the reason that 2020-21 offseason, after they acquired him as a prospect within the three-team Andrew Benintendi commerce with the Kansas Metropolis Royals and New York Mets, and debuted with Boston in ‘22. He owns a 4.20 ERA over 121 profession video games these final 4 seasons, together with a powerful ‘23 marketing campaign through which he made 60 appearances and posted a career-best 2.88 ERA. He solely made six big-league appearances this yr, and spent the majority of the season on the 60-day injured checklist with a proper flexor pressure.
The Pink Sox acquired Lowe from the Washington Nationals at this summer time’s commerce deadline. He’s projected to obtain roughly $13.5 million in arbitration this yr, an pointless value for the Pink Sox if fellow first baseman Triston Casas can contribute.
