Red Sox decline club option for LHP Joely Rodriguez

The Red Sox announced Saturday they’ve declined left-hander Joely Rodriguez’s $4.25 million club option, making the oft-injured reliever a free agent.

Rodriguez, 31, was the first free agent signed by the Red Sox last winter, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with the club option for 2024. Rodriguez was originally envisioned as the club’s top left-hander out of the bullpen, but his season was derailed by three separate trips to the injured list. The lefty ultimately appeared in only 11 games for Boston, posting a 6.55 ERA with a 1.727 WHIP in 11 innings.

Instead of the option, Rodriguez will now receive a $500,000 buyout and will be eligible to sign with any other team starting Monday.

The Red Sox decision came a day after the team also declined the $11 million club option for right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber, and after designated hitter Justin Turner declined his $13.4 million player option. With all three of Boston’s option decisions finalized, the team now has six free agents hitting the open market. Outfielder Adam Duvall, left-hander James Paxton and shortstop Adalberto Mondesi are the other three.

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