"There was no previous indication that either player had been designated for assignment but these kinds of moves are common at this time of year, as most clubs are facing upcoming roster crunches. The 60-day injured list goes away five days after the World Series, meaning several players need to retake 40-man spots. Some will also become free agents but many clubs often end up with more than 40 players in the mix."
"De Leon's removal isn't surprising. He spent 2025 with the Sox on a minor league deal. He was added to the 40-man roster on the last day of the regular season. The Sox had already clinched a playoff spot and had nothing on the line. De León was given the ball to soak up some innings, allowing Boston to save some of their other arms for the playoffs."
Isaiah Campbell and José De León were outrighted to Triple-A Worcester after clearing waivers. The moves reflect common late-season roster adjustments as clubs face upcoming 40-man crunches when the 60-day injured list expires five days after the World Series. RosterResource estimated the Red Sox at 43 players; these two outrights reduce that count to 41, meaning additional transactions will likely be necessary unless other opt-outs occur. De León joined Boston on a minor-league deal in 2025, was briefly added to the 40-man roster, pitched 6 2/3 innings late in the season, and qualifies to reject an outright and elect free agency. This is Campbell's first career outright.
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