Just days before the season kicked off the Red Sox opted to place veteran catcher Sandy Leon onto waivers. This came as a bit of a shock as Boston had re-signed Chris Sale just days before and Leon is the favored catcher of the ace. It was clear that Boston needed to make a move on one of their three catchers but it was a surprise that the target landed on Sandy Leon.
As Opening Day got closer there were whispers that the Red Sox had been listening to offers for Leon in an attempt to open a roster spot.