Red Soxc DFA RHP Ryan Brasier; LHP Joely Rodríguez off IL
Boston Red Sox's Ryan Brasier walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run single to St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado that drove in Andrew Knizner (7) and Lars Nootbaar (21) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Michael Dwyer]
BOSTON (AP) — Reliever Ryan Brasier, a key part of Boston’s 2018 World Series championship bullpen, was designated for assignment before a game against the Seattle Mariners. The move was made to open a spot for left-handed reliever Joely Rodríguez, who started the season on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. The 35-year-old Brasier pitched in nine games during the 2018 postseason, recording five holds with a 1.04 ERA.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
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