Red Sox Appoint LHP Alec Gamboa as 27th Man for Today’s Doubleheader
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox have appointed left-handed pitcher Alec Gamboa as the club’s 27th man for the second game of today’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Per Major League Baseball rules, both teams are permitted to add an extra player for today’s second game.
Gamboa, 29, has made five appearances for Boston this season, his Major League debut, posting a 2.25 ERA (2 ER/8.0 IP) with five strikeouts. The left-hander has also pitched in 15 games (six starts) for Triple-A Worcester this year, recording a 3.63 ERA (18 ER/44.2 IP) with 43 strikeouts. Originally selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, the California native owns a 4.16 ERA (187 ER/404.1 IP) in 146 career minor league games (47 starts).