The Boston Red Sox on November 2 came up against a deadline — the 60-day injured list closed for the offseason at 5 p.m. and all the listed players had to be returned to the 40-man roster. After the offseason-opening trades of Nate Eaton and Tsung-Che Cheng, the Red Sox had two more roster spots to open.
The Red Sox were expected to pursue more small trades to unload some players on the 40-man roster while getting something in return. They couldn't get any additional trades completed and instead designated two players for assignment.
Zack Kelly is one of the players DFA'd by the Sox.