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After rare loss, Red Sox add RHP Seth Martinez to bullpen

By Thomson Reuters Aug 9, 2026 | 12:20 PM

One day after their nine-game winning streak came to an end, the Boston ​Red Sox made an adjustment ‌to their bullpen, selecting the contract of right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Worcester.

In a corresponding move, the ‌Red ​Sox optioned left-hander ⁠Raymond Burgos to ⁠Triple-A.

Martinez, 31, is set to make his debut with the Red Sox as well as ​his 2026 debut. He is 6-6 with a 4.00 ERA ⁠in 117 career ⁠relief appearances for the ​Houston Astros (2021-24) and Miami Marlins (2025). ​He is 3-2 with a 5.55 ‌ERA in 33 appearances (nine starts) at Worcester this season.

Burgos, 27, made his Red Sox debut ⁠Friday and had a pair of three-inning relief appearances Friday and Saturday. ⁠He has ‌just one other ⁠major league appearance, when ​he ‌pitched one inning for the ​San ⁠Francisco Giants in 2024.

Boston had won 32 of its previous 37 games before a 7-3 loss to the Athletics on Saturday.

–Field ​Level Media