Red Sox promote Wyatt Olds, option Raymond Burgos to Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox promoted right-handed reliever Wyatt Olds from Triple-A Worcester on August 17. Olds, making his MLB debut, takes the place of left-hander Raymond Burgos, who has been optioned to Worcester. The team is employing an opener and bullpen game against the Diamondbacks. Olds has a 5.33 ERA in 39 appearances with the WooSox this season, and he is expected to provide length in relief following injuries to Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten. Burgos, recently effective in the bullpen, had allowed three runs over ten innings this season with Boston, contributing to the team during recent outings.
- •Wyatt Olds promoted to MLB from Triple-A Worcester
- •Raymond Burgos optioned back to Triple-A
- •Olds has a 5.33 ERA in Triple-A this season
- •Red Sox facing Diamondbacks with a bullpen game
- •Burgos pitched well in limited appearances for Red Sox
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox roster moves: Righty receives first big league promotion, Raymond Burgos optioned
"The Red Sox promoted right-handed reliever Wyatt Olds from Triple-A Worcester on Monday and optioned left-hander Raymond Burgos.
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