Red Sox Release Once Highly Regarded Outfielder After Another Disappointing Season
Red Sox Release Once Highly Regarded Outfielder After Another Disappointing Season originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Boston Red Sox are getting ready for opening day, but have also been doing some housecleaning in the minor leagues.
On Wednesday, the Red Sox released minor league outfielder Juan Chacon . Chacon was the Red Sox's top international free agent signing in the 2019-2020 signing period. His $900,000 signing bonus was the largest the Red Sox gave out that offseason.
The Venezuelan outfielder had a promising start in the Red Sox organization, but failed to live up to the hype. In 47 games in the Dominican Summer League, Chacon had a . 311/.
426/. 384 slash line. He hit 43 singles and had 26 walks, but notched just eight extra-base hits.
He led the team in hits and was third in walks. However, the following season was a step down for Chacon. He hit .