The Red Sox made multiple roster moves to their bullpen before their Saturday matinee matchup against the New York Yankees.
Boston annouced in a press release that it recalled Bailey Horn from Triple-A Worcester and selected Zach Penrod to the active roster from Triple-A Worcester. Relievers Cam Booser and Zack Kelly were optioned to the WooSox. Catcher Tyler Heineman was desginated for assignment.
Penrod pitched 35 1/3 innings for Double-A Portland 27 1/3 innings for Triple-A Worcester, recording a 4.16 ERA with 93 strikeouts this season. The Red Sox signed the left-handed pitcher was signed last offseason.
Horn has a 6.35 ERA in 17 innings with Boston this season. He was acquired from the Chicago White Sox this season and also owns a 2.25 ERA in 28 innings with 32 strikeouts with Triple-A Worcester.
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Kelly and Booser had forgettable outings Friday night after the duo allowed a combined five innings, including an Aaron Judge grand slam, that helped the Yankees come back from a 4-0 deficit. Kelly had a 3.97 ERA in 56 2/3 innings with 61 strikeouts with Boston this season. Booser had a 3.38 ERA in 42 2/3 innings with 43 strikeouts with Boston this season.
First pitch for Saturday's matchup against New York at Yankee Stadium is scheduled at 1:05 p.m. ET, and you can catch full coverage, including pregame, on NESN.
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