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Red Sox claim John Schreiber off waivers

The Red Sox officially began workouts today, and they have also made another roster move to improve their pitching depth. The team announced Thursday afternoon that they had claimed right-handed reliever John Schreiber off waivers from the Tigers. To make room on the 40-man roster, Chris Sale was placed on the 60-day injured list.

The #RedSox today claimed RHP John Schreiber off waivers from the Tigers.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox placed LHP Chris Sale on the 60-day injured list.— Red Sox (@RedSox) February 18, 2021

Schreiber is a right-handed sidearm-throwing reliever who will turn 27 in a few weeks.