Red Sox Sign Utility Player Vinny Capra to Minor-League Deal

[Nick John]

While Red Sox nation was preparing for Thanksgiving, Craig Breslow continued to prepare for the 2026 season as he signed infielder Vinny Capra to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The signing was first reported by SoxProspects’ Brendan Campbell.

Capra, who will turn 30 next July, spent the 2025 season with the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox. He would appear in 47 games for the two teams hitting a combined .125/.157/.177 with two doubles, a home run and sox RBIs. Defensively, Capra spent time at second base, shortstop and third base along with a few outfield appearances in Triple-A.

While it hasn’t been announced yet, his minor league deal is likely to include a non-roster invitation to spring training. Should he make it through spring training, Capra will most likely report to Worcester where he will serve as infield depth thanks to his ability to play all over the diamond.

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[notin]

Kind of an odd choice even for MiLB depth.

The Sox reportedly liked Tristan Gray because of his hard hit %.  Then the depth follow up is a guy who struggles to hit period.

I know a meaningless depth signing for a non-40 man player who likely won’t get that many more plate appearances in Boston than I will, but the difference is still a bit striking…

[mvp 78]

4 minutes ago, notin said:

Kind of an odd choice even for MiLB depth.

The Sox reportedly liked Tristan Gray because of his hard hit %.  Then the depth follow up is a guy who struggles to hit period.

nIts a meaningless depth signing for a non-40 man player who likely didnt her that many more plate appearances in Boston than I  get, but the difference is still a bit striking…

It says more about the positional depth at the top of the minors. They need all the warm bodies they can find. However, since he went to Richmond, I have to stan. 

[notin]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

It says more about the positional depth at the top of the minors. They need all the warm bodies they can find. However, since he went to Richmond, I have to stan. 

For the record, no one is asking you to stan…

[mvp 78]

6 minutes ago, notin said:

For the record, no one is asking you to stan…

Too late... 😏