Since the Boston Red Sox traded Mookie Betts, they haven’t been the same team. In the five seasons without Betts, the Red Sox made the playoffs in only one of them.
During these years, they cut down on their spending, focusing on developing young players while still trying to put a competitive team on the field. Chaim Bloom was in charge of fielding a team during this time, and throughout his tenure, he made some odd signings.
One of those signings was pitcher Corey Kluber, who at the time was 37 years old and the team’s Opening Day starter. Now the two-time A.L. C.Y. Young Award winner has a new role in baseball, becoming the Cleveland Guardians' Special Assistant in pitching.
Corey Kluber Has a New Job
Kluber rejoins his former club of nine years, becoming an assistant to the Guardian’s pitching. The Guardians could desperately use Kluber’s help, as the Guardians pitching staff ranks 21st in ERA (4.14).
This is Kluber’s first role since retiring from baseball after his Red Sox tenure. Kluber signed with the Red Sox in 2023, signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the club.
His lone season with the Sox was unsuccessful and his worst season of his career, posting a 3-6 record and a 7.04 ERA. Just after nine starts, the Red Sox moved Kluber out of the rotation and moved him to the bullpen.
Although his time with the Red Sox was forgettable, he was able to record his first career save with the team. After some time in the bullpen, Kluber would be moved to the injured list, effectively ending his tenure with the Sox.
Now that he’s back in baseball, this new role could potentially lead to a new career in coaching for the former All-Star. Even though his time with the Red Sox wasn’t great, let’s hope that this leads to the start of a new career for Kluber.