DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 18: Sandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox touches home plate after a solo home run to left in the fourth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers on August 18, 2016 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
That said, they were still able to get into the 2026 MLB playoffs under new manager Chad Tracy.
Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Becomes Free Agent
GettySandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with the world series trophy after his team’s 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Five of the 2018 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
This week, a former Red Sox World Series Champion became a free agent.
Sandy Leon will be available to sign with any team in the MLB.
MLB.com wrote (on November 2): “C Sandy León elected free agency.”
Leon appeared in 21 games for the Atlanta Braves this past season.
Looking At Leon In Boston
GettySandy Leon #3 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout before the game against the New York Yankees on June 7, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Leon had the longest stint of his career for the Red Sox (five seasons).
MLB.com wrote (on March 30, 2015): “Washington Nationals traded C Sandy Leon to Boston Red Sox for cash.”
During the 2018 season, Leon helped the Red Sox win the World Series title.
GettySandy Leon #3 and Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate defeating the Houston Astros 4-1 in Game Five of the American League Championship Series to advance to the 2018 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 18, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
Leon also batted .310 in 78 games during the 2016 season.
MLB.com wrote (on December 2, 2019): “Boston Red Sox traded C Sandy Leon to Cleveland Indians for RHP Adenys Bautista.”
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Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Immediately Becomes Free Agent
Th Boston Red Sox are coming off a volatile season.That said, they were still able to get into the 2026 MLB playoffs under new manager Chad Tracy.Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Becomes Free AgentThis week, a former Red Sox World Series Champion became a free agent.Sandy Leon will be available to sign with any […]
Boston Red Sox World Series Champion Immediately Becomes Free Agent