Red Sox announce roster moves

July 26th, 2022

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today announced the following roster moves:

  • Reinstated right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski from the COVID-19 Related Injured List.
  • Reinstated right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold from the 15-Day Injured List and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game.
  • Optioned left-handed pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez to Worcester following last night’s game.
  • Designated right-handed pitcher Phillips Valdez for assignment.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Winckowski, 24, will start tonight’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander was placed on the COVID-19 Related Injured List on July 14. Winckowski last pitched on July 13 against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing three runs in 6.0 innings at Tropicana Field. He made his Major League debut this season and is 3-4 with a 4.38 ERA (18 ER/37.0 IP) in seven starts.

Seabold, 26, was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on July 9 with a right forearm extensor strain. The right-hander has made three starts for Boston this season, going 0-2 with an 11.91 ERA (15 ER/11.1 IP). Ranked by Baseball America as the club’s No. 17 prospect, Seabold is 5-1 with a 2.09 ERA (12 ER/51.2 IP) in 11 starts for Worcester this season.

Hernandez, 25, has made four appearances for Boston this season, striking out six batters in 3.2 innings. The left-handed pitcher has also made 12 appearances (seven starts) for Worcester, posting a 5.09 ERA (13 ER/23.0 IP). Hernandez has a 4.04 ERA (37 ER/82.1 IP) in 88 career appearances (one start) for Boston from 2019-22.

Valdez, 30, has made 13 appearances for Boston this season, posting a 4.41 ERA (8 ER/16.1 IP). The right-hander also has a 3.06 ERA (6 ER/17.2 IP) in 14 outings for Worcester in 2022.