The Boston Red Sox are returning home tonight to start a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox are coming in off a series split of the Houston Astros. The Red Sox outscored the Astros in that series 31-22. Before they start their series tonight, they made the following roster moves.
Red Sox Roster Moves
- RHP Zack Weiss was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned to Triple-A Worcester.
- RHP Corey Kluber transferred to the 60-Day Injured List to make room on the 40-man Roster.
Red Sox Roster Moves By The Numbers
Zack Weiss
Weiss this season has spent time with the Angels and their Triple-A affiliate. He appeared in 30 games with the Triple-A affiliate, going 2-1 with a 6.03 ERA; he also posts a 1.76 WHIP, a 5.8 BB/9, and a 12.1 K/9. With the Angels, he appeared in six games, going 1-0 with a 5.06 ERA; he posts a 7.20 FIP, a 1.50 WHIP, a 3.4 BB/9, and an 11.8 K/9.
Corey Kluber
Kluber was signed in the offseason by the Red Sox and has struggled this season, going 3-6 with a 7.04 ERA, a 7.12 FIP, a 1.63 WHIP, a 3.4 BB/9, and a 6.9 K/9. Kluber last pitched for the Red Sox on June 20th. The Red Sox have tried using Kluber as a starter and a reliever before placing him on the injured list. During a rehab stint, the Red Sox shut him down, likely ending his tenure with the Red Sox and potentially ending his career in major league baseball. He is 116-77 in his career with a 3.44 ERA, a 3.23 FIP, a 1.12 WHIP, a 2.0 BB/9, and a 9.5 K/9.
