Corey Kluber

Pitcher Corey Kluber has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

Fantasy Impact

A two-time AL Cy Young winner, Kluber had his 2024 club option declined by the Red Sox this offseason. The 37-year-old posted at least 200 innings and 200 or more strikeouts from 2014-2018 with the then-Cleveland Indians and hangs up his cleats with a career 3.44 ERA across 271 outings with the Indians/Guardians, Rangers, Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox.

The Boston Red Sox have declined their $11 million club option for the 2024 season on pitcher Corey Kluber.

Fantasy Impact

The decision comes as zero surprise considering Kluber's lack of production and continued injury woes in 2023, his first and only season in Boston. The right-hander worked to a 7.04 ERA across just nine starts, 15 appearances, and 55 innings while seeing steep declines in both his strikeout and ground-ball rates.

Corey Kluber (shoulder) is expected to pitch two innings when he begins a rehab assignment Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The team is looking to keep their options open on using Kluber as a reliever or a starter when he is ready to be activated. The 37-year-old has had a rough season, posting a 7.04 ERA, 1.64 ERA, and .301 BABIP in 15 games this season.

The Red Sox placed Corey Kluber on the 15-day IL Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

Kluber allowed four runs across three innings of work against the Twins on Tuesday. It is unclear how much time he will miss on the injured list.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Corey Kluber has been demoted to the club's bullpen, according to skipper Alex Cora.

Fantasy Impact

Boston's Opening Day starter (due to injuries), Kluber has struggled to a 6.26 ERA in nine starts while his 6.59 FIP and 5.21 SIERA suggest he has indeed pitched quite poorly. Tanner Houck will remain in the starting rotation while Kluber looks to get straightened out in a lesser role.