Cole Hamels, who turned 39 last month, is obviously the highest-profile of the bunch. One of the top pitchers in the game during his peak with the Phillies, Hamels is a four-time All-Star and former World Series MVP. He was an exemplar of durability throughout his peak, starting 30+ games each season from 2008-16.
Holland didn’t get a big-league crack in Boston, and he’ll try to pitch his way onto the MLB roster in Toronto. If he eventually earns a call, it’d be the 14th consecutive year in which he reaches the majors.
Derek Holland has opted out of his minor-league contract with the Red Sox and is now a free agent, as was first reported by MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo earlier Sunday morning.
Left-handed pitcher Derek Holland will be opting out of his minor league deal with the Red Sox.
There are a dozen players who qualified as Article XX(B) free agents who could opt-out of their minor league deals on Sunday.
The Red Sox assigned left-hander Derek Holland to minor league camp earlier today, but the veteran won’t be exercising the opt-out in his minor league contract with the team. A decision hasn’t yet been made about Travis Shaw, but Shaw told The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier that he won’t be exercising the opt-out in his own minors deal.
After being informed on Saturday that he would not be making the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, Derek Holland has opted to remain with the organization and report to Triple-A Worcester.
Following Sunday’s 7-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Pirates at JetBlue Park, the Red Sox made a series of roster moves. First off, right-hander Eduard Bazardo and left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez were both optioned to Triple-A Worcester.
Holland has pitched in each of the past 13 MLB seasons, spending time with the Rangers, White Sox, Giants, Cubs, Pirates and Tigers.
Ramos finds himself back on the injured list while Holland returns from an IL stint of his own.
Derek Holland has yet to make an appearance in a game as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the pitcher already has an ejection under his belt.
As expected, many players were not buying the commissioner's comments on the status of the season.
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