Red Sox release minor league pitcher from Andrew Benintendi trade; two other prospects cut

The Red Sox released one of the pitchers acquired in the 2021 trade that sent outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Royals.

Boston cut right-handed pitcher Grant Gambrell after three seasons in the Sox’ system. Only Josh Winckowski, who is starting the season with the WooSox, remains from the trade.

The 27-year-old missed the entire 2022 season after undergoing five surgeries to remove a benign tumor in his heel. He returned to the mound for the Sea Dogs the following season and, after a strong start, was promoted to the WooSox. The righty made just 16 starts in Worcester last season, going 4-6 with a 4.09 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. He also dealt with right forearm inflammation, which landed him on the 60-day IL.

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Gambrell made three appearances for the Red Sox this spring, recording a 20.25 ERA with one strikeout and one walk in 1 1/3 innings of work.The Red Sox also released right-handed pitcher Taylor Broadway and catcher Daniel McElveny.

Boston initially acquired Broadway during the summer of 2022 in a three-player deal that sent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman to the White Sox. The Sox also acquired catcher Reese McGuire in the same trade.

Broadway missed all of the 2024 season after he underwent Tommy John surgery. The 27-year-old began the 2023 season at Triple-A Worcester. The WooSox sent him back to Portland after he pitched in 22 games. After pitching in three games for the Sea Dogs, he landed on the IL and was shut down for the remainder of the season.

McElveny was committed to San Diego State but opted to sign with the Red Sox after he was selected in the sixth round during the 2021 MLB Draft. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder never played higher than Low-A Salem, spending parts of the last three seasons with the Sox’ affiliate.