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Ryan Watson Aims for Boston Red Sox Roster Spot

1/18/2026

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Ryan Watson aims to earn a spot on the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster.
He was acquired from the Athletics in the Rule 5 Draft and must stay on the 26-man roster for 2026.
The 28-year-old right-hander is 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, with a four-seam fastball, sinker, and slider.
He posted a 4.26 ERA in 46 Triple-A Sacramento outings last year, averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine.

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Story summary

Ryan Watson aims to earn a spot on the Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster.
He was acquired from the Athletics in the Rule 5 Draft and must stay on the 26-man roster for 2026.
The 28-year-old right-hander is 6-foot-5 and 225 pounds, with a four-seam fastball, sinker, and slider.
He posted a 4.26 ERA in 46 Triple-A Sacramento outings last year, averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine.