Poyner was released by the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Poyner made 33 appearances (one start) for the Red Sox across the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but he began the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Worcester. He sputtered to a 9.69 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 13 innings across eight relief appearances in the minors this year, and he'll now search for a new team going forward.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Removed from player pool
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Poyner was removed from the Red Sox's 60-man roster Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Poyner just joined Boston's player pool Friday, but he was removed after the team acquired Dylan Covey from the Rays on Tuesday. Poyner has logged a 4.50 ERA and 35:8 K:BB over 34 innings in the majors over the last two seasons.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Joining roster pool
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Poyner was added to the Red Sox's 60-player pool Friday.
The 27-year-old was designated for assignment in January, but the team still wants him to begin working out at summer training. Poyner made 13 appearances in the majors last season and allowed nine runs and 10 hits over 11.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Poyner was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Poyner cleared waivers after being designated for assignment Wednesday, hardly a surprise given his 6.94 ERA 11.2 major-league innings last season. He could still return to the big leagues this season but is one step further away now that he's no longer on the 40-man roster.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Designated for assignment
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Poyner was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Wednesday.
Poyner appeared in the majors for the second consecutive season in 2019 but sputtered to a 6.94 ERA over 11.2 innings. The southpaw was more effective at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 3.77 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 57.1 innings. Poyner will likely require more development in the minors prior to securing a permanent role in the majors. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs was acquired from the Rangers in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Set to start Wednesday
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Poyner will start Wednesday's game at Toronto, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Poyner was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket last week and will make his third appearance since rejoining the team. The 26-year-old had a 3.77 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 70:27 K:BB over 57.1 innings at Triple-A, and will likely be limited to a couple innings Wednesday.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Recalled by Red Sox
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Poyner was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday.
Poyner made three appearances for the Red Sox this season, all in the first half. He allowed seven runs while recording a 2:4 K:BB in four innings. He's been much better in 57.1 frames for Pawtucket, recording a 3.77 ERA.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Sent back to minors
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Poyner was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Poyner will head back to the minors after allowing five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two in three innings of relief Tuesday against the Rangers. The Red Sox summoned Travis Lakins from Pawtucket to take Poyner's place on the roster and in the bullpen.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Recalled by Red Sox
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Poyner was recalled by the Red Sox on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Poyner made a pair of appearances for the Red Sox back in April, giving up two runs over one inning of work. He owns a 3.91 ERA in 25.1 frames for Triple-A Pawtucket. Josh Taylor was optioned in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Demoted to minors
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Poyner was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Poyner allowed a run on a hit and a walk and failed to record an out in his lone appearance with Boston on Saturday. Travis Lakins was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Recalled to Boston
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Poyner was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.
Poyner will take the roster spot of Nathan Eovaldi, who was placed on the injured list with an elbow issue. The left-hander struck out 13 and allowed three runs and five walks over 6.1 innings for the PawSox.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Loses out on Opening Day spot
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The Red Sox optioned Poyner to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Boston also sent Marcus Walden to its minor-league camp, leaving Colten Brewer, Jenrry Mejia and Hector Velazquez to compete for the final two available spots in the bullpen heading into Opening Day. Poyner turned in a credible 3.22 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 22.1 innings in his inaugural big-league campaign in 2018 but was hit hard this spring, allowing nine runs and two long balls across seven appearances.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Mops up win
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Poyner allowed one hit while striking out three over two innings to earn the save Wednesday against Baltimore.
Poyner has not received much attention this spring as most of the bullpen focus has been on Boston's closer role. The 26-year-old left-hander still has options, which may be the deciding factor when it comes time to finalize the bullpen. If the Red Sox opt to keep eight relievers, Poyner could sneak in despite a 6.52 ERA over 9.2 spring innings.
Poyner was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday.
Poyner will provide bullpen depth for the Red Sox down the stretch. The 25-year-old southpaw has been solid for the big club this season, posting a 1.69 ERA and 10:1 K:BB across 10.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Optioned to Pawtucket
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Poyner was sent down to Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Poyner was cast off the active roster in order to make room for Rafael Devers (shoulder), who was activated from the 10-day DL. Through 10 appearances with the Red Sox this year, Poyner has logged a 1.69 ERA and 1.22 WHIP.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Called back up
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Poyner was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
He swapped places with Robby Scott and will provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen over the final two days of the first half. Poyner has made 10 appearances with the major-league team so far this season, allowing two runs on 12 hits and one walk while striking out 10 in 10.2 innings.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Optioned to minors
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Poyner was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket following Wednesday's win over the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Poyner was sent back to the minors to clear a spot on the roster for prospect Jalen Beeks, who will be recalled to start Thursday's series finale against the Tigers. The 25-year-old now owns a solid 1.69 ERA in 10.2 innings this season after tossing a scoreless frame Wednesday.
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Red Sox's Bobby Poyner: Recalled from Triple-A
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Poyner was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Dustin Pedroia (knee) landed on the disabled list, but given Boston's infield depth on the active roster, the corresponding move was to add a fresh bullpen arm in Poyner. He has a 1.86 ERA and nine strikeouts in 9.2 innings in the big leagues this season.
