Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora laughs during a news conference at the American League Wild Card Workout Day at Fenway Park, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, before Tuesday's American League Wild Card game against the New York Yankees in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
BRUTAL TRADE: Red Sox sign their Ex-key player back to the team.
Former Yankees pitcher signs with the Red Sox; is a comeback imminent?
Boston continued to add on Saturday and reportedly signed former Seattle Mariners, Yankees, and Atlanta Braves hurler Lucas Luetge, according to the hurler’s social media. “Year 17 and heading back to the Northeast,” Luetge said. “Excited to join the Red Sox organization!” The Boston Red Sox have been one of the most surprising teams in baseball this offseason, but have chosen to make more depth moves than any major signings.
Throughout his career in baseball, Luetge has been a journeyman, but in 2021 and 2022, he had the most success as a member of the Yankees. He signed with the Yankees for the 2021 season, and in 72 1/3 innings pitched, he recorded a 2.74 ERA with a 78 to 15 strikeout to walk ratio. The lefty had probably an even better season in 2022 to build on his success in
021. In 50 appearances, he had a 2.67 ERA and in 57 1/3 innings pitched, he had a 60 to 17 strikeout to walk ratio. Although Luetge’s exact position within the Boston organization is unknown, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him eventually promoted to the major leagues. He signed a minor league contract with Boston, but perhaps if he can make an impression
Adding veteran depth with big-league potential at the minor league level is always beneficial. Luetge has played in the major leagues for seven years, and he has even more lower league experience. Although he played well for New York, he will now be representing the biggest opponent of the team.
