Frank German

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49+2⁄3 innings. [11] German was named the minor-league Relief Pitcher of the Year by the Red Sox organization. [12]

On January 30, 2023, German was designated for assignment in order for the Red Sox to add newly acquired relief pitcher Richard Bleier to the 40-man roster. [13]

Chicago White Sox

On February 3, 2023, German was traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Theo Denlinger. [14] German was optioned to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights to begin the 2023 season. [15] In 9 appearances for Charlotte, he struggled to a 7.15 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 11+1⁄3 innings pitched. On May 2, German was designated for assignment by Chicago. [16]

Cincinnati Reds

On May 8, 2023, German was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds and optioned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats. [17] In 10 games for Louisville, German struggled to an 8.64 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 8+1⁄3 innings pitched. On June 5, German was designated for assignment following the promotion of Andrew Abbott. [18] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A the following day. [19] He was released by the Reds organization on July 13. [20]

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

On July 26, 2023, German signed a minor-league contract to return to the Red Sox organization. [21] [22] He made five relief appearances for Red Sox farm teams. [11] He was later named a non-roster invitee to the team's 2024 spring training. [23] German was released by the Red Sox organization on March 27. [24]

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Frank German
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 26)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 17, 2022, for the Boston Red Sox