Alex Cora Announces Red Sox's Decision to Part Ways with Right-Handed Pitcher Nick Burdi After 8 Seasons
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has confirmed that the team will part ways with right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi after an 8-season tenure. The decision marks the end of Burdi’s time with the Red Sox, who had hoped for a breakout performance from the highly-touted prospect but faced ongoing challenges throughout his career.
“Nick is a talented pitcher, and we’ve seen flashes of what he can do, but ultimately, this was a decision based on where we are as a team and where we see our roster moving forward,” Cora said in a recent statement. “We want to thank Nick for his contributions over the years, and we wish him all the best as he continues his career elsewhere.”
Burdi, who was once considered one of the Red Sox’s top pitching prospects, faced a series of injuries and inconsistent performances that hampered his ability to establish himself in the major leagues. Despite his potential, Burdi struggled to maintain a steady presence on the mound and was unable to deliver the consistent performance the team had hoped for.
“It's always tough to part ways with someone who has worked hard and shown potential,” Cora added. “We appreciate Nick’s efforts, and we’re grateful for the time he spent here. We have a lot of young talent coming up, and we need to keep pushing forward with that.”
As the Red Sox look to solidify their pitching staff for the future, the decision to move on from Burdi comes as part of a broader strategy to focus on younger, more consistent players who can contribute to the team’s long-term success.
“We’re excited about the direction we’re headed,” Cora concluded. “There are big things ahead for this organization, and we’re focused on building a competitive, sustainable team.”
Injury Update: Deebo Samuel a Game-Time Decision for Commanders vs. Chicago Bears
The Washington Commanders will help close out Week 6 of the 2025 NFL campaign on Monday Night Football when they take on the Chicago Bears. After pulling off a big win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5, the Commanders are feeling good about themselves right now, but injuries could change that feeling very quickly.
Washington has been hit hard by the injury bug early in the new season, and while it has quarterback Jayden Daniels back under center, he’s running out of guys to throw the ball to. Both Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown have been ruled out for this game, and hours before kickoff, they received a murky update on Deebo Samuel‘s injury status.
Deebo Samuel Labeled a Game-Time Decision for Commanders
Commanders Hoping to Grind Out Win Over Bears Amid Injury Woes
If Samuel can’t suit up, picking up a win could suddenly become much more difficult for the Commanders. That would leave an inexperienced trio of Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and Chris Moore as the team’s only wide receivers, with Zach Ertz also factoring into the mix at tight end. Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is also questionable, which could present more issues for Washington.
The Bears aren’t necessarily the best team in the league, but they are coming off a bye week, which has allowed them to get a bit healthier for this game than the Commanders. Beyond that, they have also won their past two games, so they clearly have some positive momentum heading into this one. Washington will be closely monitoring Samuel’s status ahead of its 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff, and his availability could play a huge role in determining who wins this game.
