The Red Sox told Bryan Mata on Monday he won’t make the Opening Day roster, per team updates, after a tough spring showing.

Fantasy Impact

Mata’s 6 earned runs on 10 hits in 4.2 spring innings across 4 outings, post a 2024 injury-riddled season and November non-tender, land him at Triple-A Worcester over a Red Sox bullpen spot Monday. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on a 2025 call-up if he regains form in the minors.

Bryan Mata (lat) is scheduled to pitch in Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Mata, 25, lost 2024 to the IL with a slew of injuries—hamstring, lat, shoulder, elbow—logging 13 rehab stints before a November non-tender and minor league re-sign with Boston; healthy now, he’s out of the Opening Day mix, bound for Triple-A Worcester, potentially as a reliever. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues can keep an eye out; his arm’s a wild card if he sticks.

The Red Sox have agreed to a minor-league deal with Bryan Mata.

Fantasy Impact

Mata was non-tendered by Boston, but will return on a minor-league deal. He is working through a rehab program for right shoulder and elbow injuries and could be ready for spring training.

The Red Sox have designated Bryan Mata for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Mata dealt with multiple injuries in 2024 and has not pitched much for Boston over the last few seasons. He could draw interest on the waiver wire for a team in need of bullpen depth.

Bryan Mata was removed from Sunday’s game against Rochester due to right elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

The Red Sox returned Mata from his injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester. He remains on the 15-day IL.