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Red Sox Give Forgotten Veteran First MLB Shot Since 2019
- The Boston Red Sox promoted 35-year-old reliever Tayron Guerrero to the majors for the first time since 2019 ahead of a series with the Minnesota Twins.
- Zack Kelly was optioned to Triple-A Worcester to make room on the active roster.
- Guerrero has not appeared in the majors since 2019 and previously pitched in parts of three seasons.
- Guerrero's fastball reaches about 103 mph and he posted a 0.92 ERA in 19 2/3 innings this season before his promotion.
- The move comes as part of the Red Sox's bullpen depth and strategic adjustments for the Twins series.
- Interim manager Chad Tracy previously managed Guerrero in Worcester, influencing the call-up.
- Tayron Guerrero has pitched in Nippon Professional Baseball with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2022 and 2025.
- The 2026 context shows Guerrero playing for the San Diego Padres before this promotion.
- Zack Kelly had been effective recently with a 1.64 ERA over 12 appearances this season.
- The Red Sox are evaluating bullpen options, including possible Rule 5 considerations with Ryan Watson.
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