Red Sox Designate 10-Season Veteran for Assignment

The Boston Red Sox claimed Caleb Hamilton off of waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday and, as a result, needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. 

That left Abraham Almonte as the odd man out, as the Red Sox have designated him for assignment.

.@RedSox claim C Caleb Hamilton off waivers from @Twins; designate OF Abraham Almonte for assignment

— MLB Roster Moves (@MLBRostersMoves) October 12, 2022

Almonte probably won't be claimed off waivers and will likely wind up as a free agent this winter. 

The thirty-three-year-old slashed .257/.297/.697, with one home run, two RBIs, one stolen base and seven runs scored over 35 at-bats. 

Almonte was better in the minors this season, slashing .293/.417/.951, with 18 home runs, 66 RBIs, six stolen bases and 66 runs scored across 294 at-bats. 

Almonte is a 10-year veteran, having played with the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox.

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