The Red Sox Cut Ties with Veteran Backstop After Long MLB Career The Boston Red Sox's decision to release veteran catcher Matt Thaiss from their minor league system has raised eyebrows in baseball circles, particularly given the organization's stated goal of bolstering its playoff hopes.
While Thaiss's numbers this season – a . 201 batting average – haven't exactly set the world on fire, his track record and experience suggest he still has something to offer.
Thaiss, 30, was a first round pick of the Los Angeles Angels in 2016 and has been around the block a few times. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs and then the White Sox before joining the Tampa Bay Rays last season.