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Josh Winckowski: Non-tendered by BoSox
The Red Sox non-tendered Josh Winckowski (elbow) on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.Winckowski was pushed off Boston's 40-man roster Tuesday and will now exit the organization altogether after not receiving a contract offer for 2026. The 27-year-old allowed five earned runs in 11.2 innings with the Red Sox in April before being sent down to Triple-A, where he ended the season on the injured list after suffering an elbow strain in mid-May. It's unclear whether he'll be ready for the start of spring training.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Booted from 40-man roster
The Boston Red Sox designated Josh Winckowski (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.The move frees up a spot on Boston's 40-man roster. Winckowski made just six appearances for the Red Sox in 2025, as he spent time in the minors and also missed a large chunk of action with a flexor strain. It's unclear what Winckowski's current health status is. The 27-year-old has a career 4.20 ERA and 195:89 K:BB across 242.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: In throwing progression
Josh Winckowski (elbow) is in the early stages of a throwing progression at the Boston Red Sox' spring training complex in Florida, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.Winkowski suffered a right flexor strain at Triple-A Worcester back in mid-May and was recalled and placed on the 60-day major-league injured list in early June. He will not be eligible for activation until early August, and it sounds like it will be longer than that before he'll be an option for the Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Shifted to 60-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox recalled Josh Winckowski (elbow) from Triple-A Worcester and transferred him to the 60-day injured list Saturday.Winckowski has spent most of the season with Triple-A Worcester, and he landed on the minor-league injured list due to elbow inflammation in mid-May. He'll now be sidelined until at least after the All-Star break.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Goes on Triple-A IL
Josh Winckowski was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday due to right elbow inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.It's not yet clear how long Winkowski will be sidelined, but it will be a while before he's under consideration for a promotion to the major-league club. The swingman holds a 3.86 ERA and 9:5 K:BB over 11.2 innings with the Boston Red Sox this season and a 2.21 ERA and 18:2 K:BB across 20.1 frames with Worcester.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Sent down to minors
The Boston Red Sox optioned Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.Winckowski was needed for three innings of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners, so he's being replaced by a fresh arm. Luis Guerrero will absorb Winckowski's spot on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Brought up from minors
The Boston Red Sox recalled Josh Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.Winckowski will provide the bullpen with some length. The 26-year-old posted a 4.14 ERA and 60:26 K:BB over 76 innings covering six starts and 34 relief appearances with Boston last season.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Fails to make Opening Day roster
The Boston Red Sox optioned Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.Winckowski has had a rough spring, permitting 12 runs with a 4:6 K:BB over seven innings. He should still spend plenty of time in the majors in 2025, but for now he'll try to get straightened out at Worcester.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Earns first save
Josh Winckowski threw a perfect inning and earned a save against the White Sox on Friday.Winckowski made his second appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Aug. 27. In those two outings, he's combined to toss four scoreless innings, dropping his season ERA to 4.10. Boston's ninth-inning job appears to be somewhat open at the moment with Kenley Jansen (lat) sidelined for an indefinite period. Winckowski now has four career saves, with the previous three coming during the 2023 campaign.
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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Back in big leagues
The Boston Red Sox recalled Josh Winckowski from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.With Luis Garcia (elbow) headed for the injured list, Winckowski will now return to Boston just one day after being optioned to Triple-A. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.37 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 59.2 frames in the majors this year, though those numbers are heavily inflated by a six-run, three-inning performance during his appearance against Arizona on Friday.