Red Sox Demote Infielder/Outfielder 24 Hours After Calling Him Up
The 29-year-old's latest stint with the Boston Red Sox lasted 24 hours after the team optioned him to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
Red Sox Demote Infielder/Outfielder 24 Hours After Calling Him Up originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Nate Eaton's latest stint with the Boston Red Sox lasted all of 24 hours.
"The #RedSox today optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester," the Red Sox's official account posted on X. The #RedSox today optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester. — Red Sox (@RedSox) April 30, 2026 The 29-year-old infielder/outfielder was called up to Boston on Wednesday afternoon but didn't appear in the team's 8-1 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Eaton was promoted Wednesday in the wake of ace Garrett Crochet being placed on the injured list , but with 25-year-old left-hander Jake Bennett in line for his MLB debut Friday, the versatile former 21st-round pick is heading back to Worcester. "Nate Eaton was optioned back to Worcester, clearing the way for Jake Bennett to start tomorrow," MassLive. com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo wrote on X.
Nate Eaton was optioned back to Worcester, clearing the way for Jake Bennett to start tomorrow. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) April 30, 2026 Eaton has recorded three home runs, 12 RBIs and six stolen bases across 27 games in Triple-A this season. He posted one home run, four RBIs and nine stolen bases over 41 contests with Boston last year.