The Boston Red Sox landed Tommy Kahnle on Tuesday, but how should fans feel about the deal?
The bullpen situation for the Boston Red Sox took another interesting turn on Tuesday, as the Red Sox landed a well-known veteran right-hander on a minor-league deal. As first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Red Sox and 11-year big-leaguer Tommy Kahnle agreed to a minor-league contract on Tuesday.
Kahnle spent last season with the Detroit Tigers, but Red Sox fans might know him best for his days with the New York Yankees, spanning two stints from 2017 to 2019 and then 2023 to 2024.Oct 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tommy Kahnle delivers a pitch in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images If Boston had done any sort of guaranteed major league deal, we'd have room for some reservations. Kahnle is a bit of a one-trick pony, and if his change-up is off for whatever reason, he can be smacked around. He's also coming off a down year at age 35, meaning there's a chance he doesn't ever return to being a productive big-leaguer.Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsJackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding Boston Red Sox On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com
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