Nick Burdi Designated For Assignment, Jovani Moran Selected

[Matthew Lenz]

After a relatively disappointing trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Yet, they're still looking to solidify their bullpen and made moves on Monday to do just that.

Chris Cotillo of MassLive is reporting that the Boston Red Sox have DFA'd Nick Burdi and selected Jovani Moran to join the big-league club.

Burdi had previously been on the injured list since June 3 with a bruised foot and was later transferred to the 60-day injured list on July 9 after a setback with a hip injury. He had been activated from the injured list on August 2 and optioned to Triple-A Worcester. Before the injury, Burdi had pitched 5 1/3 innings for the Red Sox in the major leagues this season, with a 0.00 ERA and a 2.36 FIP.

Moran, acquired from the Minnesota Twins for Mickey Gasper in the offseason, missed the entire 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in November 2023. He has been pitching for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, and in 12 appearances has a 3.44 ERA with 26 strikeouts and three walks in 18 1/3 innings.

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[ocaladick]

He still cannot evaluate a pitcher. I guess he keeps hoping that the pitcher will somehow find a way to throw the ball into the strike zone. I think the only thing he believes in is that Hicks will gain control of his pitches - before his ERA baloons to double digits. My two biggest complaints: 1. He must hire a hitting coach who can teach these young players how to hit. 2. He just won't leave he closer on the bench until we have a lead in the last inning. Apparently, he uses him and then hopes we can get a lead in the near future. He should look up the definition of CLOSER!