{
  "id": 508616,
  "title": "Red Sox Release 6-Foot-7 Pitcher Before Blue Jays Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/red-sox-release-6-foot-7-pitcher-before-blue-jays-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T22:14:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-release-6-foot-221442613.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox have released 6-foot-7 left-handed pitcher P.J. Labriola before their four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Labriola, who signed with the Red Sox as an undrafted free agent in 2025, spent two seasons in the organization before being released. He had a strong start to his career in the Red Sox system, going 1-0 with a 4.28 ERA in 22 games, including a 4-for-4 save record. However, Labriola struggled in 2025, posting a 6-3 record with a 12.60 ERA. He made 1.1 innings of appearance in Double-A without allowing a run, but in High-A, he went 5-3 with a 13.10 ERA in 24 games. Despite his strong performance in Double-A, the Red Sox opted to release him. The Red Sox are currently 64-53 and one and a half games back of the New York Yankees in the AL East standings. They face the Blue Jays in a four-game series starting on Monday, with strong starting pitchers from both teams set to clash.",
  "summary": "The Boston Red Sox have released a left-handed pitcher before their four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The post Red Sox Release 6-Foot-7 Pitcher Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}