The Red Sox are moving on from the longest-tenured player on their roster.
Reliever Matt Barnes was designated for assignment on Tuesday, removing him from the 40-man roster.
The 32-year-old righty played nine seasons in Boston, making his debut back in 2014. The Danbury, Connecticut, native appeared in 429 games with the Red Sox, the third-most pitching outings in team history.
Barnes’ removal is a corresponding move after Boston officially announced its one-year deal with outfielder Adam Duvall.
Barnes appeared in 44 games with Boston in 2022, going 0-4 with a 4.31 ERA and a WHIP of 1.