Prior to today's game against the San Diego Padres, the Boston Red Sox reinstated RHP Koji Uehara from the 15-day disabled list, and recalled C Christian Vazquez and RHPs Heath Hembree and Noe Ramirez from Triple-A Pawtucket.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Uehara, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on July 20 with a right pectoral strain, is 2-3 with six saves and a 4.50 ERA (18 ER/36.0 IP) in 39 appearances this season. The 41-year-old right-hander is averaging 12.75 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (51 SO), the highest mark of his career. He has converted each of his last five save opportunities and has not surrendered a run in any of his last four appearances. Signed by the Red Sox as a free agent on December 18, 2012, the Japanese native is 19-22 with 92 saves, 510 strikeouts, and a 2.59 ERA (123 ER/426.2 IP) in 376 career major league outings (12 starts) with the Baltimore Orioles (2009-11), Texas Rangers (2011-12), and Red Sox (2013-16).
Vazquez, 26, began the 2016 season on the disabled list recovering from Tommy John surgery performed on April 2, 2015, having missed the entire 2015 campaign following the procedure. In 51 games with the Red Sox this season, he has thrown out 36 percent of attempted base stealers (8 of 22) and hit .226 (37-for-164) with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBI, and 21 runs scored. Signed by the Red Sox as a ninth-round selection in the 2008 June Draft, the Puerto Rican native has also played in 42 games with the PawSox this season, batting .270 (41-for-152) with nine doubles and two home runs and going 10-for-27 (.370) in his last seven games.
Hembree, 27, is 4-1 with a 2.40 ERA (11 ER/41.1 IP) and 36 strikeouts in 30 appearances over three major league stints this season. He has held right-handed hitters to a .204 batting average (22-for-108) and has posted a 0.77 ERA (1 ER/11.2 IP) in seven outings against AL East opponents. With the PawSox, Hembree posted a 0.68 ERA (1 ER/13.1 IP) with 22 strikeouts in 13 appearances, converting all eight of his save opportunities. Acquired from San Francisco on July 26, 2014, the right-hander is 6-1 with a 2.77 ERA (26 ER/84.1 IP) and 69 strikeouts in 64 career major league appearances between the Giants (2013) and the Red Sox (2014-16).
Ramirez, 26, has made 11 relief appearances over seven stints with Boston this season, posting no record and a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11.0 IP) with 11 strikeouts. The right-hander has also made 30 appearances with Pawtucket this year, earning seven saves and going 2-3 with a 1.85 ERA (9 ER/43.2 IP) and 54 strikeouts compared to 11 walks. In 15 minor league outings since the start of July, he has posted a 1.23 ERA (3 ER/22.0 IP) with 37 strikeouts against only three walks. A fourth-round selection by the Red Sox in the 2011 June Draft, Ramirez has a career 0-1 record with a 5.25 ERA (14 ER/24.0 IP) and 24 strikeouts in 28 major league relief outings, all with the Red Sox.
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Monday, September 5, 2016
Friday, July 22, 2016
Red Sox activate right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa from 15-day disabled list
The Boston Red Sox today activated right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa from the 15-day disabled list. To make room on the 25-man roster, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez to Triple-A Pawtucket following last night's game against the Minnesota Twins.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
Tazawa, 30, was placed on the disabled list on July 14 (retroactive to July 4) with a right shoulder impingement. He has made 35 relief appearances for the Red Sox this season, going 1-1 with a 3.62 ERA (13 ER/32.1 IP) and 37 strikeouts against only eight walks. Opponents have batted .215 (26-for-121) against the Japanese native this season, with lefties hitting only .151 (8-for-53). Signed by Boston as an international free agent in December 2008, Tazawa is 15-19 with four saves and a 3.48 ERA (114 ER/294.2 IP) in 284 career major league outings, including four starts, all with the Red Sox (2009, 2011-16).
Ramirez, 26, has made 11 relief appearances over seven stints with Boston this season, posting no record and a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11.0 IP) with 11 strikeouts. The right-hander has also made 18 appearances with Pawtucket this year, earning three saves and going 1-3 with a 2.36 ERA (7 ER/26.2 IP) and 25 strikeouts compared to eight walks. A fourth-round selection by the Red Sox in the 2011 June Draft, Ramirez has a career 0-1 record with a 5.25 ERA (14 ER/24.0 IP) and 24 strikeouts in 28 major league relief outings, all with the Red Sox. Over five minor league seasons, the 2014 Eastern League mid-season All-Star has a 2.82 ERA (93 ER/297.0 IP) and 276 strikeouts alongside a 12-14 record in 142 games (17 starts).
Red Sox Press Release.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Red Sox place Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox on Saturday placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee medial meniscus tear. On Monday, he will undergo surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee. Head Team Orthopedist Dr. Peter Asnis will perform the procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital. Kimbrel is expected to miss three to six weeks.
Right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket, and infielder/outfielder Michael Martinez was added to the active major league roster. He will wear number 40. Also, Infielder Marco Hernandez was optioned to Pawtucket.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
This marks the first disabled list stint in the major league career of Kimbrel, 28, who was named to the American League All-Star team as a manager's selection on Tuesday. In 34 appearances for Boston this year, the right-hander has gone 1-3 with a 3.55 ERA (13 ER/33.0 IP) and 50 strikeouts, while converting 17 saves in 19 opportunities. In his first year with the Red Sox, Kimbrel ranks third among AL relievers in strikeouts per nine innings (13.64), tied for seventh in strikeouts, ninth in opponent batting average (.178), and 10th in both saves (tied) and save percentage (89.4). Over his big league career, the Huntsville, AL native has gone 20-15 with 242 saves, a 1.79 ERA (76 ER/381.1 IP), and 613 strikeouts in 389 games for the Atlanta Braves (2010-14), San Diego Padres (2015), and Red Sox (2016).
Ramirez, 26, has made 11 relief appearances over five stints with Boston this season, posting no record and a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11.0 IP) with 11 strikeouts. The right-hander has also made 17 appearances with Pawtucket this year, earning three saves and going 1-3 with a 2.45 ERA (7 ER/25.2 IP) and 23 strikeouts compared to eight walks. A fourth-round selection by the Red Sox in the 2011 June Draft, Ramirez has a career 0-1 record with a 5.25 ERA (14 ER/24.0 IP) and 24 strikeouts in 28 major league relief outings, all with the Red Sox. Over five minor league seasons, the 2014 Eastern League mid-season All-Star has a 2.83 ERA (93 ER/295.2 IP) and 274 strikeouts alongside a 12-14 record in 141 games (17 starts).
Martinez, who was acquired yesterday from Cleveland in exchange for cash considerations, hit .283 (17-for-60) with three doubles and a home run in 32 games for the Indians this season, making five starts in right field, three in center field, two at second base, one at third base, and one in left field. Originally signed by the Washington Nationals as a non-drafted free agent in 2005, the 33-year-old switch-hitter has batted .199 (98-for-493) in 236 major league games (115 starts) while appearing at six defensive positions for the Philadelphia Phillies (2011-13), Pittsburgh Pirates (2014), and Indians (2015-16). A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Martinez has recorded five assists and four double plays in 81 games (37 starts) as an outfielder and has also played second base (48 games, 29 starts), third base (41 games, 33 starts), and shortstop (24 games, 16 starts).
Hernandez, 23, has appeared in 29 games (nine starts) over two stints with the Red Sox during his first major league season, batting .295 (13-for-44) with one double, one home run, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a .367 on-base percentage. The Dominican native played in nine games (six starts) at third base, also appearing defensively at second base (eight games, two starts) and shortstop (two games, one start). In 24 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (31-for-93) with a .386 on-base percentage, five doubles, one triple, and one home run. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .282 (650-for-2,305) with 116 doubles, 30 triples, 27 home runs, and 264 RBI in 601 games.
Right-handed pitcher Noe Ramirez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket, and infielder/outfielder Michael Martinez was added to the active major league roster. He will wear number 40. Also, Infielder Marco Hernandez was optioned to Pawtucket.
President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski made the announcement.
This marks the first disabled list stint in the major league career of Kimbrel, 28, who was named to the American League All-Star team as a manager's selection on Tuesday. In 34 appearances for Boston this year, the right-hander has gone 1-3 with a 3.55 ERA (13 ER/33.0 IP) and 50 strikeouts, while converting 17 saves in 19 opportunities. In his first year with the Red Sox, Kimbrel ranks third among AL relievers in strikeouts per nine innings (13.64), tied for seventh in strikeouts, ninth in opponent batting average (.178), and 10th in both saves (tied) and save percentage (89.4). Over his big league career, the Huntsville, AL native has gone 20-15 with 242 saves, a 1.79 ERA (76 ER/381.1 IP), and 613 strikeouts in 389 games for the Atlanta Braves (2010-14), San Diego Padres (2015), and Red Sox (2016).
Ramirez, 26, has made 11 relief appearances over five stints with Boston this season, posting no record and a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11.0 IP) with 11 strikeouts. The right-hander has also made 17 appearances with Pawtucket this year, earning three saves and going 1-3 with a 2.45 ERA (7 ER/25.2 IP) and 23 strikeouts compared to eight walks. A fourth-round selection by the Red Sox in the 2011 June Draft, Ramirez has a career 0-1 record with a 5.25 ERA (14 ER/24.0 IP) and 24 strikeouts in 28 major league relief outings, all with the Red Sox. Over five minor league seasons, the 2014 Eastern League mid-season All-Star has a 2.83 ERA (93 ER/295.2 IP) and 274 strikeouts alongside a 12-14 record in 141 games (17 starts).
Martinez, who was acquired yesterday from Cleveland in exchange for cash considerations, hit .283 (17-for-60) with three doubles and a home run in 32 games for the Indians this season, making five starts in right field, three in center field, two at second base, one at third base, and one in left field. Originally signed by the Washington Nationals as a non-drafted free agent in 2005, the 33-year-old switch-hitter has batted .199 (98-for-493) in 236 major league games (115 starts) while appearing at six defensive positions for the Philadelphia Phillies (2011-13), Pittsburgh Pirates (2014), and Indians (2015-16). A native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Martinez has recorded five assists and four double plays in 81 games (37 starts) as an outfielder and has also played second base (48 games, 29 starts), third base (41 games, 33 starts), and shortstop (24 games, 16 starts).
Hernandez, 23, has appeared in 29 games (nine starts) over two stints with the Red Sox during his first major league season, batting .295 (13-for-44) with one double, one home run, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a .367 on-base percentage. The Dominican native played in nine games (six starts) at third base, also appearing defensively at second base (eight games, two starts) and shortstop (two games, one start). In 24 games with Pawtucket this season, the left-handed batter has hit .333 (31-for-93) with a .386 on-base percentage, five doubles, one triple, and one home run. Over seven minor league seasons between the Chicago Cubs (2010-14) and Red Sox (2015-16) organizations, he has hit .282 (650-for-2,305) with 116 doubles, 30 triples, 27 home runs, and 264 RBI in 601 games.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Red Sox recall RHP Noe Ramirez, option RHP Joe Kelly
"The Line Drive" Staff Report
BALTIMORE - Prior to Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Noe Ramirez from Triple-A Pawtucket.
Ramirez last pitched for the Red Sox on April 23 at the Houston Astros. In nine games with the Red Sox this season, he has posted a 5.79 ERA (6 ER/9.1 IP) with 10 strikeouts and no record.
To make room for Ramirez on the 25-man roster, RHP Joe Kelly was optioned to Pawtucket following last night's game against the Orioles.
Kelly, 27, is 2-0 with an 8.46 ERA (21 ER/22.1 IP) and 27 strikeouts in six starts with the Red Sox this season.
Ramirez will be available for Thursday's game against the Orioles at 7:05pm ET.
The Red Sox also transfered INF/OF Brock Holt to the 15-day disabled list.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Red Sox activate RHP Joe Kelly, option RHP Noe Ramirez
"The Line Drive" Staff Report
BOSTON - The Boston Red Sox on Saturday activate RHP Joe Kelly from 15-day disabled list to make the start tonight against the Cleveland Indians.
Kelly was 1-0 with a 9.35 ERA in three starts for the Red Sox this season. He made three rehab starts for Pawtucket and went 1-0 with a 1.26 ERA, incluing a 10-strikeout performance in 6 1/3 scoreless innings earlier this week.
As a corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned RHP Noe Ramirez to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.
Ramirez has 5.79 ERA in nine relief appearances this season for Boston. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 20 with a right shoulder impingement.
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