Red Sox Call Up Pitcher and Catcher

The Boston Red Sox have selected the contract of pitcher Eduard Bazardo from Triple-A Worcester. 

In addition, the Red Sox have also called up catcher Connor Wong as the other September 1st callup.

The #RedSox today announced the following roster moves:

- Recalled C Connor Wong from Triple-A Worcester.

- Selected RHP Eduard Bazardo from Worcester.

— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 1, 2022

Bazardo has only appeared in three major league innings in his career, allowing no runs and striking out three. The twenty-seven-year-old has pitched to a middling 3.45 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 60 strikeouts in 57 innings this year in the minors. In 37 games, he's started four and converted four saves. He holds a 2-4 record. 

Bazardo was also recalled on his birthday, the best gift a baseball player could ever ask for, so happy birthday and congrats to him!

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The Red Sox have also recalled catcher Connor Wong from Triple-A Worcester. 

Wong has gone 2-for-8 this year in the majors, and 6-for-11 in his career in the majors. In the minors this season, the twenty-six year old has slashed an impressive .288/.349/.489, with 15 home runs, 44 RBIs, seven stolen bases and 47 runs scored across 323 at-bats.

He'll likely get some starts at catcher and elsewhere down the stretch. 

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