Boston non-tendered Campbell (elbow) on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Campbell was sidelined for the second half of the 2024 season due to right elbow inflammation, which played a part in the Red Sox designating the 27-year-old right-hander for assignment Tuesday. He'll now enter free agency, and while he could opt to remain with Boston on a minor-league deal to continue his rehab, Campbell will have the freedom to explore other opportunities. Across 14 outings with Triple-A Worcester in 2024, Campbell posted a 2.20 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 16.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Quick return to Boston
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Campbell agreed to a minor-league deal with the Red Sox on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Campbell was non-tendered by the Red Sox on Friday, but just hours later this new deal was announced. He's likely to begin the season working in relief with Triple-A Worcester.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Loses 40-man roster spot
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The Red Sox designated Campbell (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Campbell missed the second half of 2024 with elbow inflammation and never got surgery, so the injury may have played a role in him losing his spot on the 40-man roster as Boston looked to protect some prospects from the Rule 5 draft. Campbell had a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 19:5 K:BB in 14 appearances at Triple-A, but he gave up 12 earned runs in 6.2 MLB innings and his fastball velocity was down to 93.8 mph from the 95.0 mph he averaged in 2023 with Seattle.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Red Sox recalled Campbell (elbow) from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Trevor Story (shoulder), who's being activated from the 60-day IL on Saturday. Campbell hasn't pitched since July 13 and it's unclear if he'll be healthy before the regular season ends.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: On Triple-A IL with elbow injury
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Campbell was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
It's not clear how long Campbell might be sidelined, but certainly he won't be an option for Boston's bullpen anytime soon. The 26-year-old has been tagged for 13 runs (12 earned) over 6.2 innings with the Red Sox this season but has pitched well at Worcester, holding a 2.20 ERA and 19:5 K:BB across 16.1 frames.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Campbell to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Campbell's stay with the Red Sox lasted for just three days, with the right-handed reliever getting tagged for three earned runs while recording just one out in his lone appearance during Monday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has been effective in his 11 appearances with Worcester this season, logging a 2.19 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 12.1 innings. Despite his lack of success in the big leagues this season, Campbell should still rank near the top of the list for a call-up when the Red Sox require an extra bullpen arm.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Red Sox recalled Campbell from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Chris Henrique of Beyond the Monster reports.
Campbell held a 12.79 ERA in seven appearances earlier this season with the Red Sox before getting injured and then optioned. He righted the ship while at Worcester, posting a 2.19 ERA and 18:3 K:BB in 12.1 frames.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Activated and optioned
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The Red Sox activated Campbell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Campbell has been out for much of the season with a right shoulder impingement. He allowed just one unearned run with an 8:2 K:BB over 6.1 innings on his rehab assignment, but the Red Sox have elected to keep him at Worcester for the time being.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Starting rehab assignment
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Campbell (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Campbell has been out since mid-April with a right shoulder impingement, but he's finally ready to move on to the final phase of his recovery process. He will likely need multiple rehab appearances before returning from the 15-day injured list and rejoining Boston's bullpen.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Throwing from 90 feet
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Campbell (shoulder) has been playing catch from 90 feet, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Campbell has been on the injured list since April 12 with a right shoulder impingement, and his throwing program has progressed slower than expected, though manager Alex Cora said the right-hander is feeling better. He remains without a clear return timeline, but one may emerge once he progresses to mound work and faces live hitters.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Placed on injured list
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The Red Sox placed Campbell on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder impingement, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Campbell gave up six runs in one inning during Thursday's loss against Baltimore, and his shoulder injury could help explain his poor performance. He'll now be sidelined for the next couple of weeks, and Bobby Dalbec will come up from Triple-A Worcester to take the right-hander's spot on the active roster.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Rough series against O's
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Campbell (0-1) was charged with the loss against Baltimore on Thursday. He allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning.
Campbell entered to pitch the 10th inning and immediately gave up a two-run home run to Gunnar Henderson. The right-hander later allowed a three-run homer to Colton Cowser. Campbell will be happy to see to Orioles moving on; he allowed three runs in an inning Wednesday as part of a bullpen meltdown that let Baltimore overcome a 5-0 deficit.
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Red Sox's Isaiah Campbell: Charged with blown save
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Campbell allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless third of an inning and was charged with a blown save in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
Campbell came on during the sixth inning when infield misplays led to two runs; shortstop Pablo Reyes failed to complete a force out at second base, and third baseman Rafael Devers followed with an error. Campbell finished out the inning with no runs charged to him, his fourth consecutive outing without a run allowed. He's allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking four over 4.1 innings.
Boston acquired Campbell from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for Luis Urias, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Campbell worked to a sharp 2.83 ERA and 33:13 K:BB over his first 28.2 major-league innings this past season for Seattle. The 26-year-old right-hander should be in the Opening Day bullpen mix with the Red Sox in 2024.
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Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Grabs save in season finale
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Campbell allowed a hit and struck out one over one scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Rangers.
Campbell picked up his first save of his career in the final game of 2023. He allowed four runs over his last 10 innings, concluding the campaign with a 2.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB over 28.2 innings while adding two holds and a 4-1 record. Campbell should be able to compete for a bullpen spot in 2024.
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Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Grabs fourth win
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Campbell (4-0) got the win against the Royals on Friday, firing a perfect fifth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
Campbell got through his one frame on just nine pitches -- seven of which he pounded in for strikes -- after starter Bryce Miller labored through the first four frames. The rookie right-hander had conceded an earned run in each of his last two outings, but he's still carrying an impressive 2.76 ERA across his first 16.1 big-league innings.
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Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Grabs first big-league win
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Campbell (1-0), promoted from Double-A Arkansas earlier in the day, got the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing a hit and a walk while also hitting a batter over one-third of an inning.
The right-hander extended his career-opening scoreless appearance streak to four games with Saturday's eventful outing, which saw him escape a jam largely of his own making in the seventh by getting George Springer to ground out into an inning-ending fielder's choice. Campbell then became the pitcher of record when the Mariners mounted a five-run rally in the home half of the frame, affording him delayed gratification for what had been an impressive first 3.2 scoreless innings of his career over three appearances before a brief demotion Wednesday.
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Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Back in majors
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Campbell was recalled from Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
Campbell was just sent down Wednesday but made a quick return with the Mariners needing a fresh bullpen arm. The rookie reliever has spun 3.2 hitless innings with six strikeouts in the majors this season.
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Mariners' Isaiah Campbell: Optioned on Wednesday
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Campbell was optioned to Double-A Arkansas on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Campbell doesn't deserve to be sent down, having tossed 3.2 hitless innings with six strikeouts. However, the Mariners need some bullpen reinforcements and he went 1.2 frames Tuesday. Campbell will be back eventually.
