All Brian Johnson wanted was a chance but the Boston Red Sox wouldn’t give it to him. The only thing they would give him is his freedom to find that opportunity elsewhere.
According to MassLive, the Red Sox have granted the left-hander his release. Reports surfaced this morning that Johnson had left he club’s alternate site in Pawtucket to return to his home in Florida, leading to speculation that he was opting out for the rest of the season.
We’ve since learned that Johnson asked to be released due to the lack of opportunity he was receiving with the Red Sox.