Boston Red Sox to Recall Left-Hander Alec Gamboa

[Nick John]

The Boston Red Sox made a change to their pitching staff once more on Wednesday morning, as the team recalled left-hander Alec Gamboa from Worcester (as first reported by the Telegram & Gazette's Tommy Cassell).

Gamboa last pitched for Worcester on August 7 and will be able to provide the team with innings out of the bullpen. The left-handed pitcher made his major-league debut this season with Boston and has made seven appearances overall. He's handled 13 innings out of the bullpen, recording one save and allowing just three earned runs while striking out 12 batters. 

To make room for him on the active roster, the team is expected to designate Seth Martinez for assignment. Martinez pitched in one game for Boston, appearing in the August 11 game against Toronto and tossing one inning while allowing one run on two hits.

The Seth Martinez news was first reported by MassLive's Chris Cotillo.

This will be the Red Sox fifth transaction for pitching since optioning Greg Weissert to Worcester on August 7. 

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[mvp 78]

Good move. Gamboa has been great this season and seems to be underappreciated. Lots of red on Statcast and decent FIP for a low leverage guy. I'd rather him pitch than Martinez, Burgos, et al. 

[moonslav59]

Rotating to keep the pen fresher.

[notin]

Plus it’s a bit early to recall Weissert. 
 

Do we assume Tyler Samaniego has fallen out of favor since he’s behind both Burgos and the departed Seth Martínez on the depth chart?  Ditto Rivera?

[mvp 78]

17 minutes ago, notin said:

Plus it’s a bit early to recall Weissert. 
 

Do we assume Tyler Samaniego has fallen out of favor since he’s behind both Burgos and the departed Seth Martínez on the depth chart?  Ditto Rivera?

Samaniego's numbers in AAA aren't too enticing TBH.