JAMIE WESTBROOK NEWS

Falls short in bid for roster The Rays reassigned Westbrook to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact The 29-year-old saw his first big-league action in 2024 with the Red Sox, but after producing a lowly .584 OPS over his 47 plate appearances, he was outrighted off the 40-man roster in August. Westbrook became a free agent in the offseason and joined the Rays on a minor-league deal that included an invitation to big-league camp, but he faced long odds to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll likely report to Triple-A Durham to begin the season and should serve in a utility role.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to Tampa Bay as NRI The Rays signed Westbrook to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Westbrook, 29, saw his first major-league action in 2024 with the Red Sox, producing a .584 OPS over 21 contests. He's likely to begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Durham, where he'll provide utility depth.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Red Sox outrighted Westbrook to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe rpeorts.

Impact Westbrook was removed from the Red Sox' 40-man roster earlier this week, but he has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization as utility depth. The 29-year-old has gone 6-for-40 at the dish during his time with the big club.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man roster spot The Red Sox designated Westbrook for assignment Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Westbrook is the 40-man roster casualty with the Red Sox needing to clear some space following a bevy of transactions. The 29-year-old utility player is just 6-for-40 at the plate during his time in the majors in 2024.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Westbrook to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Westbrook saw regular reps at second base against left-handed pitching but did very little with them, going just 2-for-22 at the plate this month. Nick Sogard is taking his roster spot and will be the new short-side platoon bat at the keystone.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Monday Westbrook is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Westbrook had occupied the keystone in seven of the Red Sox's last eight games, but his surge in playing time was mostly fueled by Boston facing a schedule that was heavy on left-handed pitching. The 29-year-old still looks to be stuck in the short side of a platoon at second base with David Hamilton, who will cover the position Monday while the Mariners send right-hander Logan Gilbert to the bump.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late entry into lineup Westbrook will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game versus the Rockies, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Westbrook was not part of the initial lineup that was released, but the Red Sox switched things up in shifting Rafael Devers from third base to designated hitter. That meant Romy Gonzalez moving from second to third and Westbrook taking over at the keystone.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Westbrook's three-run home run (2) | 07/22/2024 Jamie Westbrook hits a three-run home run in the top of the 5th, cutting the Red Sox's deficit to 4-3

JULY 23, 2024 • MLB.COM

Back in Boston The Red Sox recalled Westbrook from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Westbrook will take Enmanuel Valdez's place on the Red Sox's active roster and is expected to provide the team with additional infield depth .The 29-year-old had his first-career MLB stint in June and went 4-for-18 with a homer and a double across 11 games.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Westbrook to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Westbrook was a great story in finally reaching the majors following an 11-year professional career, but he wasn't going to be playing much with Romy Gonzalez back from the injured list. The 29-year-old went 4-for-18 with a homer during his first-ever stint in the big leagues.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Westbrook's RBI double | 06/15/2024 Jamie Westbrook rips a double to left field to plate Rafael Devers as the Red Sox take a 3-0 lead

JUNE 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook's sac fly | 06/12/2024 Jamie Westbrook lifts a sacrifice fly to right field, cutting the Red Sox's deficit to 4-1 in the bottom of the 4th inning

JUNE 13, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook's go-ahead sacrifice fly in extras | 06/09/2024 Jamie Westbrook lifts a fly ball to right field, driving in the go-ahead run for the Red Sox in extra innings for a 5-4 lead

JUNE 9, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox lineup: Jamie Westbrook earns start in second game of series The Red Sox are in search of their third straight win, while the White Sox are trying to avoid losing for the 15th time in a row. Here are t...

JUNE 7, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM

After 11 long years in the minors, Red Sox' Jamie Westbrook hits first MLB home run “I was just looking up to the sky like it’s just crazy, man,” Westbrook said following the Red Sox' 14-2 victory over the White Sox.

JUNE 7, 2024 • BOSTON.COM

Jamie Westbrook's first career homer (1) | 06/06/2024 Jamie Westbrook lifts his first career home run to left field, extending Boston's lead to 12-1 in the 7th inning

JUNE 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

1,159 games later, Westbrook has 'full-circle moment' This story was excerpted from Ian Browne’s Red Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regular...

JUNE 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook discusses getting his first MLB hit | 06/05/2024 Jamie Westbrook speaks on getting his first hit, what his two-strike approach was at the plate and his first days in the Majors

JUNE 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook's first career hit | 06/05/2024 After 11 years in the Minor Leagues, Jamie Westbrook records his first career hit for his hometown Red Sox

JUNE 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook draws a walk in first career PA | 06/02/2024 Jamie Westbrook draws a walk in the first plate appearance of his MLB career in the bottom of the 9th inning

JUNE 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jamie Westbrook draws a walk in first career PA | 06/02/2024 Jamie Westbrook draws a walk in the first plate appearance of his MLB career in the bottom of the 9th inning

JUNE 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Inks NRI deal with Boston The Red Sox signed Westbrook to a minor-league contract Monday with an invitation to major-league spring training.

Impact Westbrook is 28 years old and has yet to appear in a big-league game, but he posted an impressive .294/.400/.496 slash line with 21 home runs over 496 plate appearances last season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Yankees. He'll function as organizational infield depth for Boston leading into the 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE