The Boston Red Sox are gearing up to face the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park on Tuesday night, but not without some roster changes beforehand.
In a recent announcement, Boston revealed that they have brought infielder/outfielder Jamie Westbrook back up from Triple-A and added right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter to the active roster.
Westbrook, who made his MLB debut earlier this year, had a .222 batting average with a .749 OPS, one home run, and four RBIs in 11 games with the Red Sox.
On the other hand, Wingenter was acquired in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for Triple-A pitcher CJ Weins. While he has only played for Triple-A Toledo this season, Wingenter has managed a 3.31 ERA and a 1.469 WHIP in 26 games.
To accommodate these new additions, Boston has designated right-handed pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa for assignment and sent infielder Enmanuel Valdez down to Triple-A Worcester.
Uwasawa, who appeared in two games for the Red Sox this year, struggled in Triple-A with a 6.54 ERA and a 1.641 WHIP over 13 appearances. Meanwhile, Valdez has maintained a .226 batting average with a .684 OPS in 56 games this season, but the team may be seeking additional support against upcoming left-handed pitchers.