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The Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers and designated right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment, adding Siani to their outfield depth while Ort faces waivers; Siani provides speed and defense with limited hitting, while Ort has high velocity but spotty big-league results.
The Boston Red Sox have made several roster moves, welcoming back shortstop Yu Chang and lefty starter James Paxton while optioning infielder David Hamilton to Triple-A Worcester and placing righty reliever Kaleb Ort on the injured list. To make room for Chang, the Red Sox designated Triple-A reliever Ryan Sherriff for assignment. Chang will assume starting shortstop duties, providing a defensive upgrade until Trevor Story returns from the injured list.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has been placed on the 15-day injured list after suffering a facial fracture from a line drive during a game against the New York Yankees. Kaleb Ort has been recalled from Triple-A Worcester to replace him and will start in Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Yankees.
The Red Sox and Yankees will play a doubleheader at Fenway Park on Sunday, with Kaleb Ort starting for Boston in the first game. The Red Sox lineup has been tweaked, with Kiké Hernández and Jarren Duran back in the starting nine. The Yankees will start Clarke Schmidt, who limited Boston to one run on four hits in their last meeting.
Red Sox reliever Garrett Whitlock's start was just what Boston needed as he pitched five scoreless innings against the Angels. Kaleb Ort almost cost the Red Sox in the eighth inning, but a perfect pick-off play at second base saved the day. Justin Turner hit his first home run of the season, which held up as Boston's game-winning hit. Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani went a combined 0-for-8 against the Red Sox, with both coming to the plate against Ryan Brasier in the ninth inning of a one-run game.
The Boston Red Sox have finalized their bullpen ahead of their 2023 MLB season opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Kaleb Ort is expected to fill the spot left by Joely Rodríguez's injury, despite struggling in spring training. The Red Sox are dealing with various injuries to their pitchers, including Garrett Whitlock, James Paxton, Brayan Bello, and Wyatt Mills. It remains unclear how long Ort will be with the team, but he has a chance to turn things around.