MLB World Reacts To Boston Red Sox Making Roster Move

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - MARCH 29: Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stands at the pitcher's mound during a pitching change during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on March 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jeff Dean/Getty Images)

On Friday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox will host the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park.

They are coming off a 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros (in Texas).

Boston Red Sox Make Roster Move

GettyManager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on September 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Before Friday’s game, the Red Sox announced a series of roster moves.

One of those moves included calling up Tyler Uberstine.

Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote: “Red Sox calling up Zack Kelly and Tyler Uberstine today.”

Uberstine was picked in the 19th round of the 2021 MLB Draft.

He has yet to make his MLB debut.

MLB Social Media Reacts To Uberstine News

GettyTyler Uberstine #79 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a picture during the 2026 Boston Red Sox Photo Day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 17, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Here’s what people were saying about the news:

Geoff Pontes: “Congratulations to Tyler Uberstine on his first callup to MLB. One of the best parts of covering baseball is covering the guys that chase their dream no matter how improbable. Uberstine barely pitched in high school, was cut by USC’s club team but never quit.”

Northwestern Baseball: “Welcome to The Show 🤝 Tyler Uberstine has been called up to the majors by the @RedSox!”

Baseball Unstitched: “Tyler Uberstine gets the call from the Red Sox front office and he is headed to Fenway to make his big league debut! He boasts a 6 pitch mix, gets soft contact and throws a lot of strikes from a unique arm angle The embodiment of never giving up!”

Joe Weil: “Very cool to see Tyler Uberstine on the Sox roster for the home opener. Enjoyed talking to him this winter about his wild journey from being a regular student at USC to the Sox 40-man roster (and now the Majors).”

Tim Healey: “Tyler Uberstine is a major leaguer. That is suuuch an improbable outcome given his baseball path. From spring training, lots more on his story:”

@PortlandSeaDogs: “Tyler Uberstine was Portland’s Opening Day starter last season and now he’s a big leaguer 🥹 they grow up so fast”

Red Sox Right Now

GettyTrevor Story #10, Alex Cora the manager of the Boston Red Sox and umpire CB Bucknor have a discussion about a strike out by Story in the 8th inning during the game against the Cincinnati Reds during the game at Great American Ball Park on March 28, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

While Uberstine is a very positive story, the Red Sox are off to a slow start to the 2026 season.

They come into the day as the last-place team in the American League East with a 1-5 record in six games.

Following their series with the Padres, the Red Sox will remain at home to host the Milwaukee Brewers on April 6.