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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 18: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox argues with umpire Will Little #93 (not pictured) against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Atlanta Braves by a score of 6-1 in their most recent spring training game.

The Red Sox will have three more exhibition games before they have their Opening Day matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on March 26 (in Ohio).

Like most teams around the league, they continue to make roster moves in advance of the 2026 MLB season.

Red Sox Make Roster Decision With 3-Year MLB Player

GettyFORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Kyle Keller #96 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Red Sox announced a series of roster moves.

One of the decisions was to option Kyle Keller.

Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic wrote: “Red Sox announce some roster cuts: Kristian Campbell optioned to minor league camp along with pitchers Kyle Keller, Alec Gamboa, Tayron Guerrero, catcher Jason Delay, infielder Vinny Capra and outfielder Braiden Ward”

Keller’s MLB Career

Keller hasn’t appeared in an MLB game since the 2021 season when he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

He had signed with the Red Sox last month.

Will Sammon of The Athletic wrote (on February 4): “Reliever Kyle Keller and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training, league sources said. Keller gets $1.9 million if in majors plus $500K performance bonuses. In NPB career (152 1/3 innings), he had a 2.42 ERA.”

GettyST LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 22: Kyle Keller #67 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on August 22, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

In addition to the Pirates, Keller has also spent time playing for the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels over three MLB seasons.

He has gone 1-1 with a 5.83 ERA in 44 career games.

Daniel Fox of Just Baseball wrote: “Was a disappointing spring if you were hoping Kyle Keller would be able to seamlessly translate his NPB success back to MLB.

Feels like the last bullpen spot comes down to how ready Tommy Kahnle is and much they believe in Ryan Watson’s progression.”

GettyLAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – MARCH 03: Kyle Keller #72 of the Miami Marlins pitches in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves during the Grapefruit League spring training game at Champion Stadium on March 03, 2019 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Red Sox Last Season

GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 27: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the mound for a pitching change in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 27, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

The Red Sox are coming off a year where they were the third-place team in the American League East with an 89-73 record.

They went 48-33 at Fenway Park.

That said, the Red Sox lost to the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar