Red Sox Trim Roster, Prospect Linarez Let Go

0:00On March 28th, Boston Red Sox geared up for the 2026 season with some hard roster calls. They locked in Connolly early for the starting rotation, shifted Johan Ovieto to the bullpen and gave Andrew Monasterio a utility spot off the bench. Down in the minors, Top Prospect Kyson Witherspoon heads to Hyay, a Greenville to start the year. Teams always trim the fat this time of year and Boston cut loose a few young guns. Outfielder Juan Chacone, 23 years old, got released, along with infielder Vladimir Asensio, who had the biggest signing bonus from there, 2024 International Class. These moves hit hard for Prospect's chasing dreams. Take Johan Der Llanarez, a 21-year-old infielder who spent four years in the system. He hit solid in the Dominican Summer League, batting around 270 with decent on-base skills, but struggled later in Florida and Class A Salem. Llanarez signed for just $10,000 and never popped much power-wise, only one Homer in early years.

1:01His numbers dipped in 2024 and despite a bump in 2025, Boston let him go per the transaction log. It's the brutal side of baseball ords packed with talent and not everyone sticks. Kids young though, Betty lands somewhere and keeps grinding as camps wrap an opening day high builds. MLB News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.