270 in his second year, Yuten failed to replicate that production upon moving up to High-A.
The Red Sox opted to part ways after evaluating his recent performance metrics.
Meanwhile, Boston reporter Chris Cotillo confirmed that newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead would join the major league roster quickly.
"Red Sox plan to have Curtis Mead join them in Boston this afternoon and be active tomorrow night in Sacramento," Cotillo wrote on X.
Analysts Chad Jennings and Tim Britton of The Athletic gave an A-minus grade to Boston's decision to acquire Mead for pitching prospect Connelly Early.
"Giving the Red Sox an A- assumes Mead has legitimately unlocked his long-held potential," they wrote.
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Mead is expected to be active for Boston's upcoming series against Sacramento.
