Red Sox roster moves: Key rookie returns, utility man sent back to Worcester

Red Sox roster moves: Key rookie returns, utility man sent back to Worcester

BOSTON — The Red Sox added a key rookie back to their roster Monday ahead of an important series against the Reds.

Red Sox Option Right-Hander, Activate Jordan Hicks From IL

The Boston Red Sox made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the team’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. First, the team activated rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer off the bereavement list and optioned Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Mayer had been away from the team for an allotted three days to handle personal matters over the weekend. Before the game, the Red Sox activated right-hander Jordan Hicks fr…

Jordan Hicks, first piece of Rafael Devers' trade, activated by Red Sox

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox activated right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list Monday, bringing in their first piece of the Rafael Devers trade. To make room for Hicks, they optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to triple-A Worcester. Kelly left Sunday’s 5-3 loss to Toronto with right oblique tightness, but manager Alex Cora said before Monday’s game against Cincinnati that he was fine. The 28-year-old Hicks was acquired along…