Red Sox promote Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A ahead of Orioles game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are promoting veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle from Triple-A Worcester in advance of their game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 4, 2026. Kahnle, 36, has excelled in Triple-A with a 1.40 ERA and 21 strikeouts over 19 1/3 innings. The decision comes after Kahnle opted out of his minor league contract, prompting Boston to act to avoid losing him in free agency. He aims to enhance the Red Sox bullpen as the team pursues its first series win at Fenway Park in nearly two months.
- •Kahnle has 11 years of Major League experience.
- •He previously pitched for the Detroit Tigers and in the World Baseball Classic.
- •Boston is seeking its first Fenway series win in almost two months.
- •Kahnle had a 1.29 WHIP in Triple-A this season.
- •He will join the Red Sox roster for the game against Baltimore.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Red Sox Finally Promoting Veteran Reliever From Triple-A
"After dominating in Worcester, this veteran reliever is finally getting a shot with Boston.
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