Overview
- The Red Sox designated right-hander Jorge Alcala for assignment on August 5 after a rough five-game stretch.
- Boston recalled righty Isaiah Campbell from Triple-A Worcester to fill Alcala’s vacated roster spot.
- Alcala, acquired in mid-June from the Twins in exchange for prospect Andy Lugo, showed a 3.31 ERA but struggled with command.
- In his last five outings, Alcala pitched just 3⅓ innings, surrendering six runs on eight hits, including four homers, and issuing four walks.
- The move reflects Boston’s performance-driven approach of monitoring advanced metrics and tapping minor-league depth to address bullpen volatility.