{"id":383216,"date":"2026-01-02T08:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/383216\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T08:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T08:24:08","slug":"red-sox-add-upper-minors-outfield-depth-with-matt-frazier-signing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/383216\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox add upper-minors outfield depth with Matt Frazier signing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>New Red Sox\u2019 minor league outfielder Matt Frazier swinging while in the Pirates\u2019 system. (MiLB)<\/p>\n

The Boston Red Sox have signed outfielder Matt Frazier to a minor league deal, according to MiLB Central\u2019s Chase Ford. <\/p>\n

Frazier also confirmed the signing on his personal Instagram<\/a> story. <\/p>\n

The move adds experienced depth to the organization\u2019s outfield mix ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Frazier is coming off a productive year in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, where he hit .305 and totaled 22 extra-base hits, showcasing a blend of contact ability and gap power. <\/p>\n

Originally selected by the Pirates in the third round (95th overall) of the 2019 MLB Draft out of the University of Arizona, Frazier brings versatility to in the outfield playing all three positions in Pittsburgh\u2019s system.<\/p>\n

He is expected to provide depth at Triple-A Worcester, where he\u2019ll compete for playing time in an outfield group that already features Kristian Campbell, Braiden Ward, and potentially Nate Eaton if Eaton does not make the big league roster out of camp. <\/p>\n

The group also includes minor league Rule 5 selection Matt Lloyd, along with Tyler McDonough and Phillip Sikes.<\/p>\n

The signing gives Boston additional coverage at the upper levels of the minors and another experienced bat to lean on as the organization navigates injuries, call-ups, and roster flexibility throughout the season.<\/p>\n