The Crimson Sox bullpen is ready to get a significant enhance.
Previous to Thursday’s sequence finale in Baltimore, the Crimson Sox introduced they’ve activated right-hander Justin Slaten from the 60-day injured checklist. The membership additionally activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day IL, positioned first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on the paternity depart checklist and optioned left-hander Jovani Moran to Triple-A.
Slaten hasn’t pitched since Might 28 on account of a nerve subject in his neck and shoulder, however previous to the harm the right-hander served as Boston’s high eighth inning set-up man. Slaten has posted a 3.47 ERA in 24 appearances this season, his second with the Crimson Sox after becoming a member of the membership as a rookie Rule 5 choice in 2024.
His return will give the Crimson Sox one other late inning weapon to pair with nearer Aroldis Chapman and fellow set-up man Garrett Whitlock, whereas additionally strengthening the bullpen’s general depth.
Refsnyder missed the final 11 video games with a left indirect pressure, however previous to his harm was batting .272 with six dwelling runs and an .827 OPS as Boston’s first outfielder off the bench. The veteran has remained extremely efficient in opposition to left-handed pitching, posting a .905 OPS in 112 plate appearances.
Lowe has been terrific since becoming a member of the Crimson Sox, batting .296 with an .856 OPS in his first 9 video games with the membership. He’s anticipated to rejoin the workforce over the weekend.
