Just in Time for the Twins Series: Red Sox Announce 3 Roster Moves!

A massive arm joins the bullpen while a starter moves to the 60-day IL. Here is how Boston is shaking up the roster ahead of the weekend.

Hey Red Sox Nation! Before the first pitch is thrown tonight against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park, the front office has made some significant tweaks to the squad. According to a report from ClutchPoints, the Boston Red Sox have officially announced three roster moves to set the team up for the crucial weekend series.

https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-announce-3-roster-moves-before-twins-clash

Here is a quick breakdown of the three roster updates:

• Tayron Guerrero called up: As anticipated over the last few days, the 35-year-old flamethrower has officially been added to the active roster. Throwing heat that can touch 103 mph, he is expected to bring immediate dominance to our bullpen.
• Zack Kelly optioned: To make room for Guerrero on the 26-man roster, Zack Kelly has been sent down to Triple-A Worcester. It is a tough break for Kelly and a move that is already sparking some trade rumors among insiders.
• Kutter Crawford transferred to 60-day IL: In order to clear the necessary 40-man roster spot for Guerrero’s contract, starting pitcher Kutter Crawford was officially transferred to the 60-day injured list.

For interim manager Chad Tracy, these moves provide a fresh, high-velocity weapon for the late innings against the Twins. Minnesota just called up top outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez themselves, so having an elite arm in the bullpen is going to be vital to lock down close games!

What are your thoughts on these three adjustments? Is swapping Kelly for Guerrero the right call for the bullpen? Let me know in the comments below! Go Sox!