From Double-A to Fenway: Red Sox Promote 22-Year-Old Lefty Eduardo Rivera
TL;DR
The Red Sox promoted 22-year-old left-hander Eduardo Rivera from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester, then to the majors for a game against the Yankees—despite Rivera never pitching above Double-A—following his standout performance for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic.
- Why the Red Sox called up a massive 22-year-old lefthander who has never pitched above Double-A The Boston Globe
- Red Sox rookie so excited for call-up he arrived at Fenway 3 hours early Boston Herald
- Red Sox calling up pitcher straight from Double-A in latest round of roster moves MassLive
- Red Sox lefty Rivera so eager for MLB debut, he arrived 2 1/2 hours early MLB.com
- Red Sox Select Eduardo Rivera MLB Trade Rumors
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