In the winter of 2016, the Red Sox sent a bundle of prospects to Milwaukee for the services of right-handed reliever Tyler Thornburg. At the time the pitcher was just 28-years-old and had plenty of potential for a solid future. Unfortunately, as soon as he put on that Boston cap things rapidly went downhill.
Earlier today it was reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer and confirmed by MLB Trade Rumors that Thornburg would be receiving a minor league offer from the Reds. Tyler would split his 2019 between the Red Sox and Dodgers minor league systems, as well as some time at Fenway Park.