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Ahead of their series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Red Sox have made several roster moves to bolster their bullpen and accommodate personal circumstances. Following an exhaustive eight-reliever effort in their recent victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the Red Sox recalled right-handed pitchers Josh Winckowski and Isaiah Campbell from Triple-A Worcester. This duo replaces Cam Booser and Brad Keller, who have been optioned to Worcester.

Additionally, catcher Connor Wong has been placed on the paternity list, prompting the call-up of Tyler Heineman as his temporary replacement.

Josh Winckowski, who had been assigned to Worcester in mid-May, returns to the major leagues after making 12 appearances this season, including three starts. He impressed with a 1-1 record, sporting a 3.33 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. Notably, Winckowski showcased strong form as a starter in Worcester, recording a 2.87 ERA over seven outings, six of which were starts. His recent performances included consecutive six-inning displays, underscoring his readiness for a prominent role in the Red Sox pitching rotation. These moves reflect Boston’s proactive approach in maintaining depth and flexibility as they pursue further successes in the competitive American League East division.