The Boston Pink Sox are slated to start a four-game sequence with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. EDT on Monday.
Earlier than Monday’s recreation, the Pink Sox launched a 28-year-old outfielder from their group.
Pink Sox Launch 28-12 months-Outdated Outfielder Earlier than Blue Jays Collection
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – MARCH 16: Matt Fraizer #84 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for an image throughout the 2022 Picture Day at LECOM Park on March 16, 2022 in Bradenton, Florida. (Picture by Julio Aguilar/Getty Photographs)
From MiLB.com: “Portland Sea Canine launched CF Matt Fraizer.”
The Pink Sox signed Fraizer to a minor-league deal this previous offseason.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – MARCH 16: Matt Fraizer #84 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for an image throughout the 2022 Picture Day at LECOM Park on March 16, 2022 in Bradenton, Florida. (Picture by Julio Aguilar/Getty Photographs)
The outfielder has been injured for a lot of the 2026 season.
Fraizer put up sturdy numbers in 23 video games for Boston’s Double-A squad, slashing .308/.368/.513 with one house run, 9 doubles, two triples and 17 RBI.
Taking a look at Outfielder Matt Fraizer
BRADENTON, FLORIDA – MARCH 16: Matt Fraizer #84 of the Pittsburgh Pirates poses for an image throughout the 2022 Picture Day at LECOM Park on March 16, 2022 in Bradenton, Florida. (Picture by Julio Aguilar/Getty Photographs)
The Pittsburgh Pirates chosen Fraizer within the third spherical (No. 95 total) of the 2019 MLB Draft out of the College of Arizona.
Fraizer elected free company this previous offseason earlier than signing with the Pink Sox. He hasn’t appeared within the majors. The very best stage he has reached is Triple-A.
In 589 profession minor-league video games, Fraizer has hit .259/.322/.404 with 50 house runs, 111 doubles, 22 triples, 262 RBI and 91 stolen bases.
Since Fraizer has put up sturdy numbers in his restricted motion this yr, there’s a very good probability he’ll be capable to discover a chance with one other group.
Boston Pink Sox Proper Now
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Interim supervisor Chad Tracy appears on earlier than the sport towards the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Picture by Luke Hales/Getty Photographs)
The Pink Sox misplaced two of three video games to the Athletics at Fenway Park this previous weekend. Earlier than that, they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers on the street and the Chicago White Sox at house.
Boston is at present the second American League Wild Card group with a 64-53 document. The membership is 1 1/2 video games again of the New York Yankees for the primary Wild Card spot.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 06: Caleb Durbin #5 of the Boston Pink Sox celebrates with Jarren Duran #16 and Ceddanne Rafaela #3 after hitting a stroll off RBI single towards the Chicago White Sox throughout the thirteenth inning at Fenway Park on August 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Picture by Brian Fluharty/Getty Photographs)
Within the division standings, the Pink Sox are seven video games again of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place within the American League East. Regardless of being in third place of their division, the Pink Sox have the second-best run differential within the American League at +84.
The Pink Sox will keep on the street after their four-game set with the Blue Jays to play a three-game sequence towards the Pittsburgh Pirates. After that, they are going to start a six-game homestand.
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