BRANDON WORKMAN NEWS

Reaches open market The Red Sox released Workman on Sunday after he elected free agency.

Impact Rather than accepting an assignment to Triple-A Worcester after he went unclaimed off waivers, Workman will head to the open market and hope to land a minor-league deal with another organization. Over 29 relief appearances between the Red Sox and Cubs this season, Workman has posted a 5.46 ERA and 2.04 WHIP across 28 innings.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale and Schwarber moving closer to joining Red Sox

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will make a fifth minor league rehab start later this week for Triple-A Worcester as he moves closer to pitching in the majors for the first t...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

AL East-leading Red Sox get Schwarber in trade with Nats

The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have acquired All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Workman was designated for assignment Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Workman has pitched for both the Cubs and Red Sox this season but has struggled to a 5.46 ERA across 28 innings. The move created roster space for the Kyle Schwarber (hamstring), who was acquired by the Red Sox prior to the trade deadline.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows run but snares win Workman (1-2) gave up a run on two hits and a walk in one inning, but he earned the win Sunday versus the Yankees.

Impact Workman became the pitcher of record when the Red Sox posted a five-run rally in the bottom of the eighth, and Matt Barnes was able to convert the save. The 32-year-old Workman has amassed a 4.68 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 23:21 K:BB across 25 innings between the Red Sox and the Cubs this season. He's added four holds, but he hasn't seen a lot of high-leverage work.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut Workman allowed one run on one hit and struck out two in the ninth inning during Thursday's 5-1 win over the Astros.

Impact Workman served up Yuli Gurriel's ninth-inning home run while making his season debut for Boston. He was set to exercise an opt-out clause in his contract, but the Red Sox purchased Workman's contract and placed him on the active roster. The 32-year-old Workman, who began his career in Boston, was once a key member of the Red Sox's bullpen. The Red Sox could use an additional consistent arm for late-inning work, but Workman is expected to serve in low-leverage roles for now, as he did Thursday.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1

Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Jen McCaffrey: The Red Sox added RHP Brandon Workman to the... - The Athletic The Red Sox added RHP Brandon Workman to the 40-man roster today and designated RHP Colten Brewer for assignment to make room. Alex Cora sai...

JUNE 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

After he forces Red Sox’ hand, Brandon Workman promoted to major-league roster - The Boston Globe Colten Brewer has been designated for assignment in the corresponding move.

JUNE 3, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox Call Up Brandon Workman, Option Colten Brewer To Worcester The Boston Red Sox elect to call up right-hander Brandon Workman, who triggered the opt-out clause in his contract Tuesday.

JUNE 3, 2021 • NESN.COM

Contract purchased by Red Sox Workman's contract was selected from Triple-A Worcester prior to Thursday's game in Houston, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 32-year-old righty logged a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in seven innings over seven appearances at Triple-A. He will occupy a middle-relief role for Boston going forward.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Journal: Team must decide whether to keep Workman 'We’re going through the process,' says Red Sox manager Alex Cora

JUNE 2, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Red Sox must make a decision regarding Brandon Workman’s future Is Brandon Workman in the plans for the Red Sox? The clock is ticking and Chaim Bloom needs to make a decision and make it soon. By tomorrow...

JUNE 2, 2021 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Brandon Workman could be rejoining the Red Sox, offering a boon to the bullpen The Red Sox have less than 48 hours to decide what to do with right-hander Brandon Workman.

JUNE 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox face decision with Workman HOUSTON -- By leaving Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, reliever Brandon Workman appears ready to exercise his opt-out clause and become a free...

JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Opts out of minor-league deal Workman triggered the opt-out in his minor-league Red Sox contract Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The Red Sox have 48 hours to promote or release the veteran reliever. The latter seems most likely, as Workman has struggled mightily since leaving Boston at the 2020 trade deadline and the team is awaiting the return of reliever Ryan Brasier (calf), who's about ready to begin a rehab assignment.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jen McCaffrey: -Brandon Workman is throwing the ball well in... - The Athletic -Brandon Workman is throwing the ball well in Triple-A Worcester, but Alex Cora says they want him to work on his cutter. -Ryan Brasier thre...

MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Daniel Gossett and Worcester bullpen combine for first WooSox shutout, 4-0 The WooSox will have a day off before heading on the road to take on Lehigh Valley.

MAY 23, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Workman looking to regain his winning ways Relief pitcher Brandon Workman has been signed by the Red Sox and assigned to the Worcester Red Sox in Triple A

MAY 7, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Brandon Workman, Red Sox reunite on minor-league deal The former Boston closer was released by the Cubs last week.

MAY 7, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Lands MiLB deal with Red Sox Workman signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Workman was released by the Cubs on Friday, but he'll now return to the Red Sox organization. The right-hander has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester, but he could be a candidate to return to the major-league bullpen at some point this year. Workman made 10 relief appearances for the Cubs to begin the season and posted a 6.75 ERA and 2.38 WHIP in eight innings.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parts ways with Cubs The Cubs released Workman on Friday.

Impact Workman went unclaimed off waivers after the Cubs designated for assignment last week, but rather than remaining in the organization and reporting to Triple-A Iowa, he'll seek work elsewhere. The 32-year-old boasts 219 games worth of big-league experience, but he'll likely be forced to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency, given his poor results over the past two seasons.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Red Sox closer Brandon Workman designated for assignment by Cubs Workman

APRIL 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Chicago Cubs designate Brandon Workman for assignment while Javier Báez returns to the lineup The Chicago Cubs’ low-risk, high-upside offseason signing of right-hander Brandon Workman didn’t go the way either side envisioned.

APRIL 29, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Designated for assignment Workman was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Workman had been relatively strong early in the season, but he gave up six runs (four earned) in 1.2 innings across his last two appearances. As a result, the right-hander will be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for southpaw Justin Steele, who was recalled by the Cubs in a corresponding move.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE