Red Sox’s Jemile Weeks Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A Pawtucket

The Boston Red Sox have opened up a spot on their 40-man roster. Infielder/outfielder Jemile Weeks cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket, the team announced Monday.

The Red Sox’s 40-man roster now includes 39 players. Weeks was acquired from the Baltimore Orioles along with Ivan De Jesus on Aug. 30 in exchange for Kelly Johnson and Michael Almanzar. The 27-year-old appeared in 14 games with Boston, hitting .308 (8-for-26) with three RBIs, two stolen bases, six runs scored and a .406 on-base percentage. He played second base and shortstop. Weeks, a first-round pick (12th overall) in 2012, gives the Red Sox some organizational depth.

He could compete for a utility role in spring training if he sticks around with the organization this offseason. Monday’s transaction enables the Red Sox to add a player without a corresponding roster move. The Sox needed to make corresponding roster moves a couple of weeks ago after signing Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez. Juan Francisco and Ryan Lavarnway both were designated for assignment, with Francisco eventually becoming a free agent after he was non-tendered and Lavarnway being claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.


(nesn.com)