{"id":168663,"date":"2026-03-24T15:31:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=168663"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:31:34","slug":"boston-red-sox-just-dropped-a-heartbreaking-bombshell-theyve-made-the-final-roster-call-on-an-11-year-mlb-veteran-this-gut-wrenching-decision-is-about-to-send-shockwaves-through-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=168663","title":{"rendered":"BOSTON RED SOX JUST DROPPED A HEARTBREAKING BOMBSHELL! They\u2019ve Made the Final Roster Call on an 11-Year MLB Veteran \u2014 This Gut-Wrenching Decision Is About to Send Shockwaves Through Fenway and Leave Fans Absolutely Divided!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1175607087.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1175607087.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1175607087.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1175607087.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"543\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; SEPTEMBER 18: Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees reacts after committing an error and a run is scored in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on September 18, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Boston Red Sox will play their first game of the 2026 regular season on Thursday when they visit the Reds in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n<p>They have just one more spring training game (on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins).<\/p>\n<h2>Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852187\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg 4826w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2226851231.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852187\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852187\">GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA \u2013 JULY 28: Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox walks out to the mound during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on July 28, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matt Krohn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ahead of their Opening Day game, the Red Sox announced several roster moves on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>One of those decisions involved veteran pitcher Tommy Kahnle.<\/p>\n<p>Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH wrote: \u201cThe Red Sox have optioned: Payton Tolle Tyler Uberstine Zack Kelly<\/p>\n<p>The Red Sox have re-assigned: Tommy Kahnle\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852186\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2223303175.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852186\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852186\">GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 JULY 02: Tommy Kahnle #43 of the Detroit Tigers looks on after being taken out of the game during the eighth inning of game two of a split doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kahnle is coming off a year where he went 1-5 with a 4.43 ERA for the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n<p>He has played 11 MLB seasons.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852195\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg 2686w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2218698471_1dc139.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852195\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852195\">GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 JUNE 04: Tommy Kahnle #43 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on June 04, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Kahnle\u2019s MLB Career<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852190\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg 2983w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=782,522 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=425,284 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-859558340.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852190\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852190\">GettyNEW YORK, NY \u2013 OCTOBER 09: Tommy Kahnle #48 of the New York Yankees reacts after closing out the top of the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Four of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kahnle was picked in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of Lynn University.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Tigers, the 36-year-old has also spent time playing for the New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2019 season (with New York), Kahnle went 3-2 with a 3.67 ERA in 72 games.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852192\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg 4328w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2175990964.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852192\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852192\">GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 OCTOBER 01: Tommy Kahnle #41 of the New York Yankees pitches during a workout prior to the 2024 ALDS at Yankee Stadium on October 01, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kahnle has had a very strong career, and could still be a reliable veteran for other teams to take a look at in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Over 456 games, he has gone 11-19 with a 3.61 ERA.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5852193\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg 4491w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=768,513 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=1024,684 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=1536,1026 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=2048,1368 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=782,522 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=780,521 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=425,284 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=269,180 269w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2179491150.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Boston Red Sox Announce Roster Decision With 11-Year MLB Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5852193\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5852193\">GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO \u2013 OCTOBER 18: Tommy Kahnle #41 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Red Sox Heading Into 2026 Season<\/h2>\n<p>The Red Sox are coming off a year where they lost to the Yankees in the AL Wild Card.<\/p>\n<p>Following the Reds, they will visit the Houston Astros before returning home to host the San Diego Padres (on April 3).<\/p>\n<p>The franchise last won a World Series Championship in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0 He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. 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