Red Sox release Matt Thaiss to add Tommy Kahnle to roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Boston Red Sox released catcher Matt Thaiss on July 19, 2026, to make room for veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle, who rejoined the team after a stint in free agency. Thaiss had previously failed to secure a position on the MLB club, spending the current season at Triple-A Worcester, where he recorded a.201 batting average with three home runs in 44 games. His release marks a significant moment in his career, having been drafted by the Red Sox in 2013 but never fulfilling his potential at the major league level. Thaiss now enters free agency, likely seeking another opportunity within the league.
- •Red Sox release Matt Thaiss on July 19, 2026.
- •Tommy Kahnle re-signs with Boston, necessitating the roster change.
- •Thaiss spent the season with Triple-A Worcester, batting.201.
- •He was drafted by Boston in 2013 but struggled in MLB.
- •Thaiss will pursue free agency after his release.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Release Catcher to Make Room for Tommy Kahnle
"Boston had to make space to bring back the veteran reliever.
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