Red Sox Release 26-Year-Old First Baseman After Five Seasons
Red Sox Release 26-Year-Old First Baseman After Five Seasons originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are finalizing their opening day roster, but they are also making moves throughout the organization.
On Thursday, the Red Sox released first baseman Tyler Miller. He was originally drafted by the team in 2021 and has been in the minor leagues ever since. The 26-year-old had been declining offensively, and the Red Sox finally decided it was time to move on.
He spent all of last season in Double-A Portland. In 82 games, he had a . 201/.
265/. 355 slash line. He struggled at the plate, but he was a versatile defender.
Last season, he made starts at first base, third base, in left field and in right field. After he was drafted, he looked like he could end up being a solid player. In 2021, between rookie ball and Single-A, he hit .