Red Sox Make Roster Moves Ahead of Rule 5 Draft

The Seattle Mariners are looking to rebuild their bullpen after designating veteran reliever JT Chargois for assignment to make room for newly acquired Austin Shenton. Former Mariners pitcher Isaiah Campbell was also DFA'd by the Boston Red Sox after an injury-plagued season, potentially making a reunion with Seattle a possibility. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins are exploring options to strengthen their roster, eyeing recently DFA'd pitchers Adbert Alzolay and Richard Lovelady as potential additions, despite Alzolay's disappointing 2024 season. The Boston Red Sox protected two prospects, Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia, by adding them to their 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft, designating Campbell and Bryan Mata for assignment in the process. Dobbins had an impressive 2024 season, earning recognition as the Red Sox's Minor League Pitcher of the Year, while Garcia excelled across three minor league levels. Mata, once a top prospect, has struggled with injuries and has yet to make his MLB debut, contributing to the Red Sox's decision to move forward without him.