FORT MYERS – With two starting pitchers heading for the disabled list, two left-handed relievers sent to minor league camp, and a utility infielder traded to Arizona, the Red Sox nearly set their Opening Day roster today.
Most significant of the moves was Deven Marrero being traded to the Diamondbacks for a player to be named later. Marrero, a defensive standout and former first-round pick, was out of options.
“I’m going to miss my boys here, that’s for sure,” Marrero said. “These are my brothers, and growing up with these guys, they’ve become my best friends. It’s going to be tough leaving them, but I’m excited to start the next chapter of my career.