BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:
- Selected right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson to the active Major League roster. He will wear number 77.
- Optioned left-handed pitcher Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game against the Minnesota Twins.
- Transferred right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo to the 60-Day Injured List.
Anderson, 26, has made two starts with Triple-A Worcester this year, going 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA (4 ER/9.2 IP), three walks and nine strikeouts. The right-hander posted a 4.57 ERA (44 ER/86.2 IP), 22 walks, and 101 strikeouts in 26 games (seven starts) last year between Double-A Portland (23 games, four starts) and Triple-A Worcester (three starts). Originally signed by the Detroit Tigers as a 16th-round selection in the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Georgia native was selected by the Red Sox in the Triple-A Phase of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft and owns a 4.20 ERA (132 ER/282.2 IP) with 288 strikeouts in 146 career minor league games (10 starts).
Samaniego, 27, tossed the final 2.0 innings of last night’s game against the Twins, retiring all six batters he faced. The left-hander has made three scoreless appearances this season, including his Major League debut on April 8, totaling 3.2 innings with no hits allowed, three walks, and four strikeouts. Originally selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 15th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Alabama native was acquired by the Red Sox via trade in December 2025 and owns a 3.80 ERA (69 ER/163.1 IP) in 130 career minor league games (two starts).
Oviedo, 28, was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on April 3 (retroactive to March 31) with a right elbow strain. The right-hander made his Red Sox debut on March 30 at Houston, pitching 3.2 innings in relief. Originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent in July 2016, the Cuba native owns a 4.29 ERA (174 ER/364.2 IP) in 82 career Major League games (67 starts) for the Cardinals (2020-22), Pirates (2022-25), and Red Sox.