The Red Sox had a busy Friday.
In addition to agreeing to terms with five players on one-year deals to avoid arbitration (including Mookie Betts), the Red Sox also acquired right-handed relief pitcher Austin Brice from the Miami Marlins for minor league shortstop Angeudis Santos.
In order to make room for Brice on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated infielder Marco Hernandez for assignment.
Here are four things to know about the newest Red Sox pitcher:
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He’s the first Hong Kong-born player in MLB history.
Brice isn’t of Chinese heritage, but his parents moved around a lot before he was born, Brice told Mark Sheldon of Reds.