The PawSox roster is still taking shape but two of the locked-in players are getting an invite to Boston’s Major League Spring Training. Those two players are Domingo Tapia and Jantzen Witte.
Tapia, 28-years-old, was actually a non-roster invite in 2019 as well but spent the entire season with Triple-A Pawtucket. The hard-throwing Tapia who can hit triple-digits with his fastball appeared in 44 games in 2019 posting a 5.18 ERA.
As for Witte, the infielder who is now 29-years-old is getting his first look at a big-league camp. The former 24th round pick had an impressive season in 2019 batting .271 with 22 doubles and nine home runs. Witte who primarily plays the corners turned in what was a very consistent 2019 campaign and the opportunity is well deserved.
In addition to the two non-roster invites, the PawSox had some new faces added to their roster by Boston as well. Outfielder John Andreoli, RHP Robinson Leyer, C Jett Bandy, LF Nick Longhi, RHP R.J. Alvarez, and LHP Mike Kickham.
All six of those players are also non-roster invites to Boston’s Major League Spring Training camp.
Here is how Triple-A Pawtucket’s roster looks as of post:
Pitchers
Tanner Houck (Reliever)
Brian Johnson (Likely to start)
Kevin Lenik (Reliever)
Austin Maddox(Reliever)
Daniel McGrath(Likely to start)
Domingo Tapia (Reliever)
R.J. Alvarez (Reliever)
Mike Kickham (Reliever who can start)
Robinson Leyer (Reliever)
Likely to add from within the organization: Kyle Hart, Mike Shawaryn, Denyi Reyes, Ryan Weber, Travis Lakins, Matthew Gorst
Catchers
Jett Bandy
Likely to add from within the organization:Maybe Austin Rei, Red Sox will have to re-sign 2-3 MLB experienced players at this position.
Infielders
Chad De La Guerra (Starting 2B)
Josh Ockimey (Starting 1B)
Micahel Osinski (Infield Depth)
Jantzen Witte (Starting 3B)
Likely to add from within the organization: Bobby Dalbec, C.J. Chatham, Tzu-Wei Lin, and Josh Tobias
Outfielders
Rusney Castillo (Starting LF)
Tate Matheny (Outfield Depth)
Cole Sturgeon (Starting RF)
John Andreoli (Starting OF)
Nick Longhi (LF/1B)
Likely to add from within the organization: Marcus Wilson
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