Red Sox ‘old guy’ at Triple-A has 1.88 ERA and June 1 opt-out: ‘I have no idea where I’m going to be’
Tommy Kahnle is enjoying his time at Triple-A Worcester, but the 36-year-old might not be there long. He has a June 1 opt-out in his contract.
WORCESTER — In what’s at least somewhat of a surprise, veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle remains at Triple-A nearly eight weeks into the regular season. It isn’t a matter of performance for Kahnle, who after signing a minor league deal with the Red Sox at the end of spring training has logged a 1. 88 ERA in 14 ⅓ innings.
There has been a need, too, with Justin Slaten missing a month due to a hamstring issue and other righties (Greg Weissert and Ryan Watson) struggling in the early parts of the season. Still, though, Kahnle has not gotten the call to the majors. The affable 36-year-old is taking that in stride.
“It’s been great,” Kahnle said, smiling, Tuesday at Polar Park. “I’m just kinda the old guy in the clubhouse, taking it day-by-day and showing these guys you come in with a good routine and good attitude every day. It’s the same game we’ve played our whole lives.
“I’ve been like this forever,” he continued. “I really started to learn, probably around 30-ish, gravitating toward and watching the older guys and how they go about it... I’ve had a great time.
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