Red Sox Rookie Could Make Debut in Postseason vs Yankees

Boston Red Sox rookie Braiden Ward, 27, has never played in Major League Baseball but could make his debut during the team's American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Ward was called up from the team's spring training complex in Florida on Monday and will join the Red Sox lineup at Yankee Stadium. He is the only player on the roster who hasn't been part of the team before this postseason.

Ward, who spent the past six seasons in the minor leagues, has been called up to provide a spark as a pinch-runner. He was selected over other prospects like Franklin Arias, Romy Gonzalez, and Tsung-Che Cheng. Ward told MassLive's Sean McAdam, "They told me yesterday I was going to come hang out with the boys. They didn’t know if I’m on the roster yet; still don’t know if I’m on the roster yet.

So as of right now, I’m just here for the vibes." The Red Sox's roster decision may be influenced by the season-ending injury to Eli White and Jarren Duran's poor season. If Ward makes the roster, he will likely be asked to create a run amidst the chaos of a postseason game in New York.