Boston Red Sox Option LHP Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester

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BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox optioned left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera to Triple-A Worcester following tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Left-handed pitcher Alec Gamboa remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the second game of today’s doubleheader.

Rivera, 23, started today’s second game against the Orioles. The left-hander has made four appearances (three starts) for Boston this season, his Major League debut, allowing seven earned runs in 10.0 innings with 10 strikeouts. He has also gone 7-2 with a 2.44 ERA (13 ER/48.0 IP) and 62 strikeouts in 22 minor league games (four starts) this season between Triple-A Worcester (20 games, two starts) and Double-A Portland (two starts). Originally selected by the Athletics in the 11th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Puerto Rico native was signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent in June 2024 and owns a 3.57 ERA (103 ER/260.0 IP) with 317 strikeouts in 85 career minor league games (42 starts).

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