Red Sox: Making the rounds of former Boston players on the move

Former Boston Red Sox players who are on the move and in the news

The Boston Red Sox revolving door had a significant number of players show up, fail, and depart. There are also a few of note who are on the move with a positive resume from their Boston days. Now a mix of both who have moved on or are in the news.

If you don’t recall Jhoulys Chacin you are certainly not alone. Chacin made five starts for your 2019 Red Sox and pitched to a 7.36 ERA/7.10 FIP. Boston had scoured the dustbin of released players and scooped up Chacin on August 31st, 2019 after the Brewers were less than impressed with Chacin’s 3-10 after 19 unremarkable starts. Chacin surfaced in 2020 with Atlanta (0-1. 7.10) and the inevitable happened as he was cut loose. The Yankees have signed the 33-year-old to a minor league contract.

Michael Kopech will start out the 2021 season in the bullpen. Kopech missed 2019-2020 over Tommy John Surgery and a COVID-19 opt-out. As Red Sox Nation knows, the hard-throwing righty was part of the Chris Sale trade and still remains one of baseball’s top prospects.

Right-hander and former second-round draft choice (2010) Brandon Workman has signed with the Chicago Cubs. Workman became the Red Sox closer for 2020 with an impressive September in 2019. Workman picked up seven saves with that tail end work and tacked on four more in four chances in 2020 before being shipped to the Phillies where he imploded.

The Red Sox have Eduardo Rodriguez thanks to a trade with the O’s that gave them lefty Andrew Miller. Miller is now with the Cardinals where he is a significant part of their bullpen. Miller is now recovering from COVID-19 and the 35-year-old is expected back. Fortunately, the 15-year veteran experienced only mild symptoms.

Another former Red Sox player is holding off signing over COVID-19 concerns. At least that is what Anibal Sanchez is saying. Sanchez claims he has rejected multiple offers and did make 11 starts for the Nationals in 2020 (4-5, 6.62). Sanchez was part of the deal that brought Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to Boston.

Left-hander Robert Stock was a July waiver pickup by the Red Sox. Stock hurled 13.1 innings for Boston in four games. The results were unimpressive and Stock became a roster casualty. The Cubs claimed him and now he is on the DFA trail again.

Another entry into the lefty parade is Mike Kickham. The 32-year-old made two starts for the Red Sox and four relief appearances. In 44.1 MLB innings, Kickham has a 9.95 ERA. He was outrighted but his baseball life is still existing. Kickham has signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.

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Catcher Jonathan Lucroy appeared in one game for the Red Sox in 2020. The former All-Star was released in September and quickly scooped up by the Phillies on a minor league deal. He did not appear in a game and again became a free agent. Lucroy – now 34-years-old – signed a minor league deal with the White Sox.

The Reds now have former Red Sox catcher Deivy Grullon. The right-hand hitter made one appearance with Boston getting one hit in three at-bats before being sent back down to the minor league training complex.

If someone is looking for a 32-year-old right-hander then Andrew Triggs is still available. Triggs was an August waiver claim who appeared in four games including two starts. Triggs lost one game and tossed a 4.50 ERA.

Robinson Leyer has a fascinating stat line for his Red Sox stay – his only MLB experience. The 28-year-old righty had a 26.5 K%. Sounds great. But then comes the 23.5 BB%, 21.21 ERA, 23.1 H/9, and three home runs allowed. All accomplished in 4.2 innings. Leyer has signed a minor league deal with the Twins.

Jose Peraza was supposed to be the glue to plug the hole at second base. Peraza hit .225, was sloppy in the field, and was soon classified as a $3 MM mistake. Peraza has signed a minor league deal with the Mets.