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Nate Eaton was demoted by the Boston Red Sox just 24 hours after being called up. The team announced his option to Triple-A Worcester via social media.
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Nate Eaton's latest stint with the Boston Red Sox lasted all of 24 hours.
"The #RedSox today optioned INF/OF Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester," the Red Sox's official account posted on X.
The 29-year-old infielder/outfielder was called up to Boston on Wednesday afternoon but didn't appear in the team's 8-1 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Eaton was promoted Wednesday in the wake of ace Garrett Crochet being placed on the injured list, but with 25-year-old left-hander Jake Bennett in line for his MLB debut Friday, the versatile former 21st-round pick is heading back to Worcester.
The specific reasons for Nate Eaton's demotion have not been disclosed by the Red Sox.
Nate Eaton is an infielder and outfielder for the Boston Red Sox.
Nate Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Worcester following his demotion.
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"Nate Eaton was optioned back to Worcester, clearing the way for Jake Bennett to start tomorrow," MassLive.com Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo wrote on X.
Eaton has recorded three home runs, 12 RBIs and six stolen bases across 27 games in Triple-A this season.
He posted one home run, four RBIs and nine stolen bases over 41 contests with Boston last year.