Red Sox sign veteran catcher Mark Kolozsvary to minor-league deal

For the second time in as many weeks, the Red Sox signed a veteran catcher to a minor-league contract. After adding two-time Gold Glove Award winner Roberto Perez last Wednesday, Boston inked Mark Kolozsvary to a similar minors pact on Friday, according to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. Like Perez, Kolozsvary also received an invitation to major-league …

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox Meeting With Yamamoto

Plus, Triston Casas goes deep. Unlike the Mets, whose owner flew to Japan to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and wasn’t shy about talking about it, the Red Sox have remained tight-lipped about their pursuit of the 25-year-old ace. But it has now been confirmed that team officials will be meeting with Yamamoto in person imminently. …

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Red Sox add catcher with local connections from Yankees system in minor-league phase of Rule 5 Draft

The Red Sox added catcher/first baseman Mickey Gasper from the Yankees in the minor-league phase of Wednesday’s Rule 5 Draft. He has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester. Gasper, 28, spent the last five seasons in the Yankees organization after originally being selected by New York in the 27th round of the 2018 amateur draft out …

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Jorge Alfaro signing shows Red Sox want competition at catcher position

The Boston Red Sox signed catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league contract this week. The deal is worth $2 million if Alfaro is in the majors, and he can opt out of his contract on June 1 or July 1 if he’s still in the minors. With Reese McGuire and Connor Wong currently on the …

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Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA

After designating catcher Kevin Plawecki for assignment on Friday night, the Red Sox are calling up one of their best pitching prospects, Frank German. Red Sox calling up former Yankees draft pick after Kevin Plawecki DFA – BoSox Injection – BoSox Injection – Boston Red Sox News, Rumors, and Fan Community