BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today claimed catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 39.
Gasper, 30, played in 45 games for the Minnesota Twins during 2025, making 12 starts as the catcher, eight as the designated hitter, two at first base, and two at second base. The switch-hitter also played in 47 games for Triple-A St. Paul, batting .285 (51-for-179) with a .916 OPS, 14 doubles, and 10 home runs. Originally selected by the New York Yankees in the 27th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft, the New Hampshire native has played in 58 career Major League games with the Red Sox (2024) and Twins (2025). He was selected by Boston from the Yankees in the minor league phase of the 2023 Rule 5 Draft and played in 13 games for the Red Sox in 2024 before being traded to Minnesota on December 24, 2024, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jovani Morán.
BOSTON RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER (39)
Pitchers (22): Brayan Bello, Jake Bennett, Aroldis Chapman, Kutter Crawford, Garrett Crochet, Shane Drohan, Connelly Early, Sonny Gray, Kyle Harrison, Tanner Houck, Zack Kelly, Jovani Morán, Johan Oviedo, Tyler Samaniego, Patrick Sandoval, Justin Slaten, Ranger Suárez, Payton Tolle, Tyler Uberstine, Ryan Watson, Greg Weissert, Garrett Whitlock
Catchers (3): Mickey Gasper, Carlos Narváez, Connor Wong
Infielders (5): Triston Casas, Willson Contreras, David Hamilton, Marcelo Mayer, Trevor Story
Outfielders (4): Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida
Infielder/Outfielders (5): Kristian Campbell, Nate Eaton, Romy Gonzalez, Ceddanne Rafaela, Nick Sogard