Red Sox Option LHP Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA— The Boston Red Sox optioned left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester following tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Left-handed pitcher Alec Gamboa remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27^th man for the second game of today’s doubleheader.

Rivera, 23, started today’s second game against the Orioles. The left-hander has made four appearances (three starts) for Boston this season, his Major League debut, allowing seven earned runs in 10.0 innings with 10 strikeouts. He has also gone 7-2 with a 2.44 ERA (13 ER/48.0 IP) and 62 strikeouts in 22 minor league games (four starts) this season between Triple-A Worcester (20 games, two starts) and Double-A Portland (two starts). Originally selected by the Athletics in the 11^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Puerto Rico native was signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent in June 2024 and owns a 3.57 ERA (103 ER/260.0 IP) with 317 strikeouts in 85 career minor league games (42 starts).