Marlins Outright Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Attempting To Make MLB Comeback

One former member of the Red Sox still is looking to make a big league comeback

Feb 14, 2024; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; A detailed view of baseballs inside a bag during Houston / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

One former member of the Boston Red Sox is attempting a Major League Baseball comeback.

Former Red Sox pitcher Matt Andriese signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins this past offseason and made his return to the big leagues for the first time since 2021. Andriese was called up to the big leagues with Miami and made three appearances and allowed three earned runs in five innings pitched before being designated for assignment.

After going unclaimed on waivers, the Marlins decided to outright the hurler to the minor leagues, according to MLB Trade Rumors' Anthony Franco.

"Marlins righty Matt Andriese cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to the MLB.com transaction log," Franco said. "He has the service time to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, although it isn’t clear if he’ll do so.

"Andriese could well decide to stick with the organization after signing a minor league deal over the winter. The 34-year-old got back to the majors this spring for the first time since 2021. Miami called upon Andriese for a trio of relief outings, during which he tossed five innings of three-run ball. He fanned eight without issuing a walk but surrendered a pair of home runs."

Andriese is an eight-year big league veteran who has seen time with the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Marlins throughout his career so far. He has a career 4.64 ERA in 220 total appearances but hadn't appeared in a big league game since 2021 before appearing with Miami this season.

The righty appeared in 26 games with Boston in 2021 and had a disappointing 6.03 ERA in 26 appearances before being released. He then logged a 2.45 ERA in eight appearances with the Seattle Mariners but has been looking for his next big league opportunity ever since.

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