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Red Sox place righty Sonny Gray on injured list with hamstring strain, recall lefty Tyler Samaniego

The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Sonny Gray on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Officially called up The Red Sox recalled Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander was sent to Worcester last week but is back in the majors with Sonny Gray (hamstring) landing on the injured list. Samaniego made his first three MLB appearances during his stint with Boston earlier this season, and he went unscored upon with a 4:3 K:BB across 3.2 innings.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Set to rejoin big club The Red Sox will recall Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester prior to Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Samaniego will absorb the roster spot vacated by the injured Sonny Gray (hamstring). The left-handed Samaniego turned in three scoreless appearances during an earlier stint with Boston, collecting a 4:3 K:BB in 3.2 innings.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Providing context for Red Sox's confusing demotion of Tyler Samaniego Many Boston Red Sox fans were surprised to see the team demote reliever Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A before their April 14 game against the M...

APRIL 14 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Returned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was called up by Boston last week and delivered three scoreless appearances with a 4:3 K:BB in three outings, but he'll be the odd man out of the bullpen with Jack Anderson being promoted Tuesday. Samaniego spent most of last season at the Double-A level and had a 3.38 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB across 26.1 innings. He seems likely to get another look in Boston this season after pitching well in his first taste of the big leagues.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox new pitcher pays tribute to dad after 44-mile drive to MLB debut | Sporting News Tyler Samaniego is officially a big leaguer.

APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

He drove 44 miles to make MLB debut, then honored late father by striking out the side BOSTON -- When lefty reliever Tyler Samaniego woke up in his apartment at 7:30 on Wednesday morning to go to Polar Park for Triple-A Worcest...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Slaten lands on IL with oblique strain; Samaniego recalled from Triple-A BOSTON -- On Wednesday, the Red Sox placed right-handed pitcher Justin Slaten on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 5) with a rig...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Summoned from minors The Red Sox recalled Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

Impact Samaniego was a late cut after a nice spring training and didn't have to wait long for a promotion. The lefty has permitted three runs (two earned) with a 3:2 K:BB over 5.1 frames in his first three appearances with Worcester. Samaniego will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Samaniego spun 5.1 scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play, collecting a 6:2 K:BB with just one hit allowed. It wasn't enough to capture a spot on the Opening Day roster, but Samaniego is poised to make his major-league debut at some point this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for spring debut Samaniego (back) is scheduled to make a relief appearance Tuesday in the Red Sox's exhibition versus Team Puerto Rico, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Samaniego had been scheduled to make an appearance early in the Grapefruit League slate, but a back issue cropped up and prevented him from pitching. The young lefty wasn't shut down for long and has been able to ramp back up through bullpen sessions and live batting practice over the past week, setting the stage for him to make his spring debut Tuesday. Samaniego was added to the Red Sox's 40-man roster over the winter but is expected to open the season in the Triple-A Worcester bullpen.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 23 • 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.

FEBRUARY 21 • 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

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Red Sox place righty Sonny Gray on injured list with hamstring strain, recall lefty Tyler Samaniego

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