"Many teams in the league face roster crunches at this time of year. The 60-day IL goes away five days after the World Series and doesn't come back until spring training. When players are reinstated from the 60-day IL, they need to retake spots on the 40-man roster. Some players will reach free agency, which opens some space, but teams often end up needing to open spots."
"The Red Sox announced that right-hander Luis Guerrero has been designated for assignment. The Sox had several players who needed to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list and needed to open a 40-man spot. This move gets the Sox to 40 for now, but they will probably want to open more spots later. They will likely want to add players ahead of this month's Rule 5 deadline, in addition to signing free agents throughout the winter."
The Red Sox designated right-hander Luis Guerrero for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. Several players were scheduled to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list, requiring teams to clear 40-man roster space. The 60-day injured list expires five days after the World Series and does not return until spring training, forcing winter roster adjustments. Some players will reach free agency, creating intermittent openings, but teams commonly must create additional spots. The move brings the Red Sox to 40 players temporarily. The Red Sox will likely open more spots ahead of the Rule 5 deadline and during free-agent signings.
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