Red Sox Demote Reliever, Rumored To Call Up Acquisition
The Boston Red Sox officially demoted left-handed pitcher Cam Booser to Triple-A Worcester today. Boston does not have to make a corresponding move until tomorrow, when the club kicks off a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. Despite that transaction being unconfirmed, multiple sources, including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, are pointing to right-hander Trey Wingenter as Booser’s probable replacement.
Red Sox Demote Cam Booser, Rumored To Call Up Trey Wingenter
Cam Booser Sent Down For Second Time This Season
Booser made his major league debut this season with Boston. The 32-year-old spent over seven years in the minors before getting called up. His contract was selected on April 19, when he made his first MLB appearance against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Booser spent the next two months with the Red Sox, pitching to a 3.21 ERA in 26 games. After giving up three runs on June 2, he did not surrender another over his next eight outings.
Booser was sent down to Triple-A on June 24, the day after a scoreless one-inning appearance against the Cincinnati Reds. He spent just over a week with Worcester before returning to the big leagues on July 5. After returning, Booser pitched once. He allowed just one hit and a walk over two innings of work against the New York Yankees. However, the performance in Boston’s series win wasn’t enough to keep the lefty with the Red Sox.
