The Rangers announced Tuesday that outfielder Jake Marisnick and righty Brandon Workman have been released from their minor league contracts.
The Rangers are signing reliever Brandon Workman to a minor league contract. Presumably, the 33-year-old will get a look in big league camp.
Workman has recently been designated for assignment to create roster space after Boston traded for Kyle Schwarber.
After acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals on Thursday night, the Red Sox needed to create space on both their major-league and 40-man rosters.
The Red Sox have selected the contract of Brandon Workman from Triple-A Worcester, the team announced prior to Thursday’s series finale against the Astros.
Workman signed a minor league deal to return to the Sox after being cut loose by the Cubs.
When it comes to their decision regarding what to do with Brandon Workman, the Red Sox are still mulling over their options. Workman, who triggered an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Sox on Tuesday, threw a bullpen session at Polar Park in Worcester Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran reliever Brandon Workman has triggered an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Red Sox, manager Alex Cora told reporters prior to Tuesday’s game against the Astros.
The Red Sox have signed reliever Brandon Workman to a minor league contract. He’ll head to Triple-A Worcester.
Workman was hit hard in that brief time, surrendering six runs on a dozen hits (two homers) and seven walks with 11 strikeouts.
Ildemaro Vargas was selected from Chicago's South Bend alternate site to replace Duffy on the active roster.
In need of bullpen help, the Phillies have reportedly contacted with the Red Sox — likely sellers ahead of the trade deadline — about veteran reliever Brandon Workman.
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