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- The Red Sox called up right-hander Matt Kahnle on June 30, 2026.
- The call-up met the June 30, 2026 deadline, enabling Kahnle’s opt-out clause while the team had only three bullpen pitchers with options—Justin Slaten, Greg Weissert and Tyler Samaniego.
- Adding Kahnle required releasing a player or moving Trevor Story to the 60-day IL.
- In Triple-A, Kahnle posted a 1.40 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 21-to-11 K/BB ratio over 19 1/3 innings.
