Red Sox Release 25-Year-Old Pitcher Just Three Seasons After Drafting Him
Red Sox Release 25-Year-Old Pitcher Just Three Seasons After Drafting Him originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are getting their roster finalized for opening day, but that does not mean transactions in the minor leagues stop.
On Thursday, the Red Sox released left-handed pitcher Noah Dean. Dean was a 2022 fifth-round draft pick and reached Double-A last season. However, his struggles with command ultimately led to a high ERA and the Red Sox decided to move on.
Dean spent three seasons at Old Dominion before he was selected by the Red Sox in the draft. He had a 3. 93 ERA in college, pitching in 42 games.
He worked exclusively out of the bullpen and had 18 saves in three seasons. However, the Red Sox wanted him to be a starter. Baseball America called stuff "fearsome" and noted that he was “one of the more exciting pure relievers in the 2022 draft class.
” His overall numbers with the Red Sox were not great, but he did have some dominant stretches. In June 2024, he posted a 1. 37 ERA, 0.