Red Sox call up reliever Tommy Kahnle ahead of Yankees series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Red Sox have promoted reliever Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester before their matchup with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Kahnle, a veteran with an impressive 1.40 ERA across 18 minor league games this season, opted out of his contract, prompting the Red Sox to make a move within 48 hours. He expressed excitement about returning to the big leagues and facing the New York Yankees after spending time in the minors. Kahnle pitched two scoreless innings in his return during Thursday’s game against the Orioles.
- •Tommy Kahnle has been called up from Triple-A Worcester.
- •He recorded a 1.40 ERA in 18 appearances this season.
- •Kahnle pitched two scoreless innings against the Orioles.
- •He opted out of his minor league contract earlier this week.
- •The Red Sox face the Yankees in a three-game series starting Friday.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reliever 'Had A Feeling' He'd Be Called Up Before Yankees Series
"The Boston Red Sox finally called up veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle after all the success he's had in Triple-A this season.
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