
Sox Lock In Opening Day Roster as Watson Wins Rule 5 Bullpen Spot
The Red Sox trimmed spring roster decisions, optioning Mickey Gasper and Nate Eaton and reassiging Matt Thaiss to minor league camp (likely Worcester) as catching depth. The bench will include Connor Wong, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Andruw Monasterio (who earned the spot on a strong spring), and Masataka Yoshida. Rule 5 pick Ryan Watson earned a bullpen role and must stay on the big-league roster all season, while Tyler Samaniego was optioned to Triple-A.

