Red Sox Demote Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper as Roman Anthony, Trevor Story Return

[Steve Drumwright]

 

WIth the return of left fielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story made official Sunday, the Boston Red Sox optioned catcher-first baseman Mickey Gasper and infielder Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Worcester to make room on the 26-man roster.

Anthony and Story were activated from the 60-day injured list and the Red Sox had two open spots on their 40-man roster to accommodate their return. Also, left-handed reliever Raymond Burgos was sent back to Worcester after serving as the extra player in Saturday's doubleheader. Anthony is back after partially tearing a ligament in his right wrist and hand, while Story had surgery to repair a sports hernia. Both have been out since May.

Anthony was back in his customary leadoff spot and serving as the designated hitter for Sunday's series finale vs. the Yankees, while Story was at shortstop and batting eighth as the Red Sox look for a split of the four-game set.

Gasper has been a solid bat while with the Red Sox this season, putting up a .278/.374/.466 slash line with five homers and 19 RBIs in 45 games. Seigler has been a nice utility player and has a .250/.331/.405 slash line with three homers and 13 RBIs in 48 games.

 

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[vegasbob]

Why Story now ? Is he RA's caddy ?

Give it a week to see if Story can play and especially hit.

[mvp 78]

Just now, vegasbob said:

Why Story now ? Is he RA's caddy ?

Give it a week to see if Story can play and especially hit.

We already know Story’s limitations. 

[vegasbob]

1 minute ago, mvp 78 said:

We already know Story’s limitations. 

If we know why doesn't Breslow know?

[vegasbob]

Story's return now may be an effort by Brez to show respect to the veteran   but it will be potentially at the expense of winning.

 

[moonslav59]

24 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

We already know Story’s limitations. 

Which include leading the team in HRs, RBIs and SBs.

[jad]

He can't reach teh Mendoza line in AAA, but that means he can hit more than 5 dingers a week in the show?