Tyler Samaniego - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates | FOX Sports

Set for mound session Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Samaniego (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact A tight back prevented Samaniego from making his Grapefruit League debut over the weekend as planned, but the lefty hasn't been shut down and looks like he could be cleared to pitch in a game in the near future if he feels fine following Tuesday's throwing session. Though he occupies a spot on the Red Sox's 40-man roster, Samaniego doesn't look like a serious threat to join Boston for Opening Day and is expected to begin the season in the bullpen at Triple-A Worcester.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Battling back tightness Samaniego didn't pitch as scheduled in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to back tightness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora said after the game that Samaniego's injury isn't too serious, and he should be able to get into a game within the next few days. The 27-year-old lefty posted a 3.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 26.1 innings with the Pirates' Double-A affiliate last year before being shipped to Boston in the offseason. He will most likely report to Triple-A Worcester to begin the regular season and could be a candidate to debut in the big leagues at some point this year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates in 5-Player Trade

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a five-player trade.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Red Sox Acquire RHP Johan Oviedo from Pirates in 5-Player Trade

Pirates Trade Johan Oviedo, Acquire High-Profile Prospect The Pittsburgh Pirates completed an interesting trade on Thursday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the club had traded right-hander Johan O...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Joining Red Sox Samaniego was traded along with Johan Oviedo and Adonys Guzman from the Pirates to the Red Sox in exchange for Jhostynxon Garcia and an additional player, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com r...

Impact The Pirates added Samaniego to the 40-man roster in mid-November, but he'll now try to reach the majors with the Red Sox. He'll be entering his age-27 season and has yet to pitch above Double-A, though he did post a strong 3.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 26.1 innings with Altoona while working exclusively as a reliever. Samaniego is a strong candidate to begin the 2026 season with Triple-A Worcester, but he could provide depth to the Boston bullpen at some point in the summer months

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Protected from Rule 5 Draft The Pirates selected Samaniego's contract from Double-A Altoona on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old southpaw had been eligible to be selected in the Rule 5 Draft, but his addition to Pittsburgh's 40-man roster will now prevent that from happening. Samaniego finished the Double-A season with a 3.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP alongside a 30:6 K:BB through 26.1 innings and could be bumped up to Triple-A for the start of 2026.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE