BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today reinstated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. from the Paternity Leave List. To make room for Bradley on the active roster, the club optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester following last night’s game.

Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom made the announcement.

Bradley Jr., 32, was placed on the Paternity Leave List prior to Friday’s game against the Oakland A’s. The left-handed hitter is batting .227 (34-for-150) with 20 RBI in 48 games this season. Bradley has made 37 starts in right field and three in center field in 2022, leading American League right fielders in ultimate zone rating (4.0).

Duran, 25, was recalled from Worcester prior to Friday’s game. The left-handed hitter started in right field on Saturday and at designated hitter on Sunday. In three games for Boston this season, Duran is batting .308 (4-for-13) with two runs scored and one triple.