Breaking news: Red Sox Cut Former Yankees Pitcher Four Days Before Opening

On March 27, the Boston Red Sox take on the Texas Rangers in their first game of the regular season. As a result, they are finishing up their roster in anticipation of Opening Day. The Red Sox made a noteworthy roster change on Sunday with this. Adam Ottavino, a former pitcher with the New York Yankees, was dismissed, according to the American League East team. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com claims that this action was taken because Ottavino activated his opt-out clause.

Ottavino, 39, inked a minor-league deal with the Red Sox back on Feb. 18. He has previously pitched for the Red Sox during the 2021 season, compiling a 7-3 record, a 4.21 ERA, and 11 saves. He will now be searching for a new home somewhere, nevertheless, as a result of this release. During his time with the New York Mets last season, Ottavino recorded a 2-2 record, a 4.34 ERA, and 70 strikeouts. This came after he recorded a 1-7 record and 3.21 ERA with the Mets during the 2023 campaign.

Teams looking for an experienced reliever for their bullpen could consider taking a shot on Ottavino. Major league teams can never have enough pitching depth, so it will be intriguing to see if he will find a new home from here. In 724 career major-league games divided between the St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies, Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets, the 14-year journeyman has a 41-43 record, a 3.49 ERA, and 46 saves.