Boston Red Sox Transactions 2018

December
DATETRANSACTION
21 December 2018Agreed to terms with RHP Heath Hembree on a one-year contract.
12 December 2018Agreed to terms with OF Gorkys Hernandez on a minor league contract.
7 December 2018Named Billy McMillon manager of Pawtucket (IL).
6 December 2018Agreed to terms with RHP Nathan Eovaldi on a four-year contract.
November
DATETRANSACTION
30 November 2018Agreed to terms with RHP Tyler Thornburg on a one-year contract.
20 November 2018Acquired RHP Colten Brewer from San Diego Padres for INF Esteban Quiroz. Requested unconditional release waivers on RHP William Cuevas. Sent RHP Austin Maddox outright to Pawtucket (IL). Selected the contracts of INF Michael Chavis, RHP Travis Lakins and LHP Josh Taylor from Pawtucket (IL); LHP Darwinzon Hernandez from Portland (EL); and RHP Denyi Reyes from Salem (Carolina).
16 November 2018Agreed to terms with 1B Steve Pearce on a one-year contract.
14 November 2018Agreed to terms with manager Alex Cora on a contract extension through the 2021 season, with a club option for 2022.
7 November 2018Promoted Brian O'Halloran and Eddie Romero to executive vice presidents/assistant general managers, Zach Scott to senior vice president/assistant general manager, Raquel Ferreira to senior vice president/major and minor league operations, Brian Abraham to director/minor league operations, Joe McDonald to director/baseball analytics, Mike Regan to director/baseball administration and special projects, Marcus Cuellar to coordinator/player personnel, Alex Gimenez coordinator/major league operations, Patrick McLaughlin to coordinator of Florida baseball operations/minor league video, Justin Horowitz to amateur scouting crosschecker/special projects, Todd Claus and Rolando Pino tlo co-director/in
1 November 2018Reinstated 2B Dustin Pedroia, INF Marco Hernandez and RHP Austin Maddox from the 60-day DL. Assigned INF Tony Renda and RHP Justin Haley outright. Reinstated RHP Carson Smith from the 60-day DL, who declined outright assignment and elected free agency.
October
DATETRANSACTION
30 October 2018Exercised their 2019 option on LHP Chris Sale and INF Eduardo Nunez exercised his 2019 player option.
23 October 2018Dropped RHP Brandon Workman from the active roster. Added LHP Drew Pomeranz to the World Series roster.
September
DATETRANSACTION
4 September 2018Reinstated 3B Rafael Devers from the 10-day DL. Selected the contract of INF Brandon Phillips from Pawtucket (IL).
1 September 2018Recalled LHPs Bobby Poyner and Robby Scott, RHP William Cuevas, INF Tzu-Wei Lin, and 1B-OF Sam Travis from Pawtucket (IL). Activated LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, C Christian V?zquez and RHP Steven Wrightfrom the 10-day DL.
August
DATETRANSACTION
27 August 2018Sent C Christian Vazquez on a rehab assignment to Portland (IL).
18 August 2018Placed LHP Chris Sale on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday, Aug. 15. Recalled RHP Brandon Workman from Pawtucket (IL).
17 August 2018Activated 2B Ian Kinsler from the 10-day DL. Placed 3B Rafael Devers on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Thursday, Aug. 16.
14 August 2018Activated C-UTL Blake Swihart from the 10-day DL. Designated C Dan Butler for assignment.
12 August 2018Optioned RHP Brandon Workman to Pawtucket (IL). Returned RHP William Cuevas to Pawtucket. Reinstated LHP Chris Sale from the 10-day DL. Sent C Blake Swihart to Lowell (NYP) for a rehab assignment.
11 August 2018Recalled RHP William Cuevas from the Pawtucket (IL) as 26th man.
8 August 2018Optioned INF Tony Renda to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated 3B Rafael Devers from the 10-day DL.
6 August 2018Sent 3B Rafael Devers to Lowell (NYP) for a rehab assignment.
3 August 2018Placed UT Blake Swihart on the 10-day DL. Selected the contract of C Dan Butler from Pawtucket (IL).
July
DATETRANSACTION
31 July 2018Placed LHP Chris Sale on the 10-day DL, retroactive to July 28. Recalled RHP Brandon Workman from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned INF Tzu-Wei Lin to Pawtucket (IL).
30 July 2018Acquired 2B Ian Kinsler and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Angels for RHP Ty Buttrey and LHP Williams Jerez.
29 July 2018Placed 3B Rafael Devers on the 10-day DL. Recalled SS Tzu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket (IL).
26 July 2018Added RHP Nathan Eovaldi to the active roster. Optioned RHP Brandon Workman to Pawtucket (IL).
25 July 2018Acquired RHP Nathan Eovaldi from Tampa Bay Rays for LHP Jalen Beeks.
24 July 2018Optioned INF Tzu-Wei Lin to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated LHP Drew Pomeranz from the 10-day DL.
21 July 2018Activated 3B Rafael Devers from the 10-day DL. Optioned LHP Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket (IL).
20 July 2018Reinstated OF Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement list. Optioned 1B-OF Sam Travis to Pawtucket (IL).
17 July 2018Reinstated OF Andrew Benintendi from the bereavement list.
16 July 2018Optioned 1B Sam Travis to Pawtucket (IL).
15 July 2018Activated LHP Brian Johnson from the 10-day DL. Placed LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the 10-day DL.
14 July 2018Recalled LHP Bobby Poyner from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned LHP Robby Scott to Pawtucket.
13 July 2018Placed OF Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement list. Recalled 1B/OF Sam Travis from Pawtucket (IL).
12 July 2018Placed 3B Rafael Devers on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Wednesday. Recalled INF Tzu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket (IL).
11 July 2018Optioned LHP Jalen Beeks to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled LHP Robby Scott from Pawtucket.
10 July 2018Recalled LHP Jalen Beeks from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned RHP William Cuevas to Pawtucket.
8 July 2018Placed C Christian Vazquez and LHP Brian Johnson on the 10-day DL; Johnson retroactive to Thursday. Recalled RHP William Cuevas from Pawtucket (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Ryan Brasier from Pawtucket. Transferred RHP Austin Maddox to the 60-day DL.
6 July 2018Signed RHPs Chase Shugart and Chris Machamer and LHP Gregorio Reyes.
4 July 2018Optioned RHP William Cuevas to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated RHP Tyler Thornburg from the 10-day DL.
2 July 2018Optioned RHP Justin Haley to Pawtucket (IL). Selected the contract of RHP William Cuevas from Pawtucket. Transferred RHP Carson Smith to the 60-day DL. Sent LHP Drew Pomeranz to Pawtucket for a rehab assignment. Traded OF Lorenzo Cedrola to Cincinnati for international amateur signing bonus pool space.
June
DATETRANSACTION
30 June 2018Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.
29 June 2018Acquired 1B-OF Steve Pearce from Toronto for INF Santiago Espinal. Optioned INF Tzu-Wei Lin to Pawtucket (IL).
28 June 2018Acquired 1B/OF Steve Pearce and cash considerations from Toronto for INF Santiago Espinal.
26 June 2018Placed RHP Steven Wright on the 10-day DL, retroactive to June 23. Recalled RHP Justin Haley from Pawtucket (IL).
23 June 2018Recalled INF Tzu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned LHP Robby Scott to Pawtucket.
21 June 2018Signed 3B Brandon Howlett, C Elih Marrero, OFs Caleb Ramsey and Nick Decker and RHPs Kevin Biondic, Yusniel Padron-Artiles, Connor Berry and Ryan Fernandez to minor league contracts.
19 June 2018Optioned RHP Justin Haley to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled LHP Robby Scott from Pawtucket. Signed C Lane Milligan, OF Bramdon Perez, LHP Logan Browning and RHPs Eddie Jimenez and Kris Jackson to minor league contracts.
17 June 2018Returned OF Eric Filia to Seattle.
15 June 2018Returned minor league OF Eric Filia to Seattle and instead received cash considerations to complete the trade that sent LHP Roenis Elias to Seattle on April 23. Signed C Kole Cottam, RHP Thaddeus Ward, 3B Nicholas Northcut, OF Dylan Hardy and SS Korby Batesole to minor league contracts.
14 June 2018Signed 3B Triston Casas; RHPs Durbin Feltman and Andrew Politi; OF Devlin Granberg; 2B Jarren Duran, Grant Williams and Jonathan Ortega and LHP Brian Brown to minor league contracts.
11 June 2018Activated OF Mookie Betts from the 10-day DL. Optioned 1B Sam Travis to Pawtucket (IL).
8 June 2018Optioned LHP Jalen Beeks to Pawtucket (IL). Selected the contract of RHP Justin Haley from Pawtucket.
7 June 2018Optioned LHP Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled LHP Jalen Beeks from Pawtucket.
5 June 2018Placed LHP Drew Pomeranz on the 10-day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Recalled RHP Brandon Workman from Pawtucket (IL). Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg to Pawtucket for a rehab assignment.
2 June 2018Placed 2B Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day DL, retroactive to May 30. Recalled 1B Sam Travis and LHP Bobby Poyner from Pawtucket (IL).
1 June 2018Released DH-1B Hanley Ramirez. Placed OF Mookie Betts on the 10-day DL, retroactive to May 29.
May
DATETRANSACTION
31 May 2018Released 1B Hanley Ramirez.
30 May 2018Sent RHP Austin Maddox to Portland (EL) for a rehab assignment.
25 May 2018Activated 2B Dustin Pedroia from the 10-day DL. Designated 1B-DH Hanley Ramirez for assignment.
24 May 2018Optioned LHP Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated RHP Hector Velazquez from the 10-day DL.
20 May 2018Sent RHP Hector Velazquez to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.
18 May 2018Sent RHP Austin Maddox to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.
15 May 2018Placed RHP Carson Smith on the 10-day DL. Recalled LHP Bobby Poyner from Pawtucket (IL). Acquired LHP Josh Taylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks to complete the trade for INF Deven Marrero.
14 May 2018Activated RHP Steven Wright. Placed RHP Hector Vel?zquez on the 10-day DL. Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg and 2B Dustin Pedroia on a rehab assignments to Pawtucket Red Sox.
8 May 2018Reinstated OF-INF Brock Holt from the 10-day DL. Optioned INF Tzu-Wei Lin to Pawtucket (IL).
7 May 2018Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg on a rehab assignment to Portland (EL) and SS Brock Holt on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket (IL).
5 May 2018Reinstated LHP Eduardo Rodriguez from the family medical leave list. Optioned LHP Bobby Poyner to Pawtucket (IL).
4 May 2018Recalled LHP Bobby Poyner from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned RHP Marcus Walden to Pawtucket.
2 May 2018Placed LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the family medical leave list. Reinstated RHP Joe Kelly from suspension. Recalled RHP Marcus Walden from Pawtucket (IL).
April
DATETRANSACTION
30 April 2018Signed 3B Tony Renda to a minor league contract. Sent RHP Tyler Thornburg to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.
27 April 2018Placed OF/INF Brock Holt on the 10-day DL. Reinstated SS Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day DL.
23 April 2018Traded LHP Roenis Elias to Seattle for a player to be named or cash.
22 April 2018Reinstated LHP Bobby Poyner from the 10-day DL and optioned him to Pawtucket (IL).
21 April 2018Sent RHP Steven Wright to Pawtucket (IL) for a rehab assignment.
20 April 2018Activated LHP Drew Pomeranz from the 10-day DL. Optioned RHP Marcus Walden to Pawtucket (IL).
19 April 2018Sent LHP Bobby Poyner on a rehab assignment to Portland (IL).
12 April 2018Placed LHP Bobby Poyner on the 10-day DL. Recalled RHP Marcus Walden from Pawtucket (IL).
10 April 2018Recalled INF Tzu-Wei Lin from Pawtucket (IL).
9 April 2018Placed SS Xander Bogaerts on the 10-day DL.
8 April 2018Optioned RHP Marcus Walden to Pawtucket (IL). Reinstated LHP Eduardo Rodriguez from the 10-day DL. Sent LHP Drew Pomeranz to Pawtucket for a rehab assignment.
March
DATETRANSACTION
29 March 2018Selected the contracts of LHP Bobby Poyner and RHP Marcus Walden. Placed INF Marco Hernandez on the 60-day DL and RHPs Austin Maddox and Tyler Thornburg and 2B Dustin Pedroia on the 10-day DL.
19 March 2018Reassigned INF Chad De La Guerra to minor league camp.
15 March 2018Reassigned C Oscar Hernandez to minor league camp.
11 March 2018Optioned LHPs Jalen Beeks and Williams Jerez and RHPs Ty Buttrey and Chandler Shepherd to Pawtucket (IL). Reassigned C Austin Rei, INFs Michael Chavis and Esteban Quiroz, OFs Jeremy Barfield and Steve Selsky and RHPs Kyle Martin and Fernando Rodriguez Jr. to minor league camp.
2 March 2018Agreed to terms with RHPs Matt Barnes, Ty Buttrey, Heath Hembree, Austin Maddox, Chandler Shepherd and Hector Vel?zquez; LHPs Jalen Beeks, Roenis Elias, Williams Jerez, Brian Johnson and Robby Scott; INFs Rafael Devers, Marco Hernandez, Tzu-Wei Lin, Deven Marrero, and Sam Travis; OF Andrew Benintendi; and C-UTL Blake Swihart on one-year contracts.
February
DATETRANSACTION
22 February 2018Traded OF Bryce Brentz to Pittsburgh for cash considerations.
20 February 2018Traded OF Bryce Brentz to Pittsburgh for cash.
12 February 2018Promoted Mike Roose to athletic performance coordinator/strength and conditioning coach, Walter Miranda to Latin American pitching and rehabilitation coordinator, Devin Pearson assistant/amateur scouting, Greg Rybarczyk senior analyst/baseball research and development and Dan Madsen, Jim Robinson, Quincy Boyd and Fred Peterson national scouting supervisors. Named Adan Severino and Daniel Abroms mental skills coordinators, Kevin Avilla minor league physical therapist, Humberto Sanchez DSL pitching coach and RJ Warner minor league clubhouse assistant, Reed Gragnani Mid-Atlantic area scout, Carl Moesche Northwest area scout, J.J. Altobelli part-time Southern California scout, Mike Ganley direct