SO SAD: See how injuries are affecting Red sox 2024 seasons.
Moves & Injuries: C Heineman was acquired from the Mets
February 5: C The Mets traded Tyler Heineman to them in exchange for cash, and RHP Max Castillo was assigned.
The Sox brought up 32-year-old Heineman to increase their depth at catcher. In 2023, Connor Wong is predicted to be Boston’s starting catcher once more. Heineman might compete with Reese McGuire for the backup position or be used as a stopgap. Heineman made 16 starts behind the plate and hit during the previous season, splitting his time between the Pirates (three games) and Blue Jays (19 games).237. In 104 career games, the switch-hitter has participated. The Royals had added Castillo as a waiver claim on January 2
January 31: INF/OF Romy Gonzalez was claimed by the White Sox; Zack Weiss, a relief pitcher, was assigned.
Gonzalez was added by the Red Sox as a waiver claim from the White Sox, giving them some potential depth on their bench. In his 86 career games (2021–2023), the 27-year-old White Sox player has started 46 games at second base, seven in right field, four at shortstop, three at third base, and three in left field. The right-handed batter has hit 51 home runs, three triples, seven stolen bases, and a.222 batting average (51 for 230). Gonzalez played 44 games for the White Sox in 2023 before right shoulder irritation forced him to the injured list on July 2.
Weiss was sent to free up space on the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old right-hander has eight strikeouts in six appearances for Boston last season while pitching with a 2.08 ERA.
Dec. 30: Braves acquired INF Vaughn Grissom for LHP Chris Sale
Grissom is a young shortstop with promise that the Red Sox sent to Atlanta in exchange for Sale, the veteran, in order to give him a chance to take over at second base.
In order to facilitate the deal, Sale, a seven-time All-Star, surrendered his no-trade rights. His absence means that Boston’s starting rotation is still a work in progress. The team’s best young pitcher, Brayan Bello, and new free-agent signee Lucas Giolito are the surefire starters, while right-handers Nick Pivetta, Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock, and Kutter Crawford are all viable alternatives.
Dec. 29: RHP Lucas Giolito signs a $38.5 million, two-year contract.
Giolito’s two-year contract extension with the Red Sox is a major addition to the rotation, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The agreement has an opt-out after 2024; the club has not yet verified this.
December 13: RHP Cooper Criswell reaches a one-year contract.
With the addition of Criswell, who threw 10 games for the Rays in 2023, the Red Sox added some depth to their bullpen. The right-hander struck out 27 and walked 11 in 33 innings while giving up 23 runs on 40 hits.
Dec. 11: The roster for 2024 Spring Training includes seven non-roster invitees.
The Sox added the following non-roster invitees to their Spring Training roster: Jamie Westbrook, Mark Contreras, Cam Booser, Frank German, Helcris Olivarez, and infielder/outfielder Eddy Alvarez are the pitchers.
