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BRADENTON, Fla. — Despite starting him at second base on Friday, manager Kevin Cash still isn't all too familiar with Jamie Westbrook. The 29-year-old utility man signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 25

Rays sign pair to minor league deals

The pair of signings will join the Rays big league camp The Tampa Bay Rays have added two more players to camp as they have signed right-handed pitcher Kodi Whitley and infielder Jamie Westbrook to minor league deals, bringing the total spring training roster to 74 players.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Ex-Red Sox Utility Man Signs Deal With AL East Rival

Jamie Westbrook got his first shot in MLB last year at 28 years old after 11 seasons in the minors. After recording six hits, two home runs, seven RBIs and four runs in 21 games with the Red Sox, he has signed a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com.

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MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 24

Former Boston Red Sox IF/OF Lands With Tampa Bay Rays on Minor League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Jamie Westbrook to a minor league contract on Monday, issuing an invitation to spring training as a non-roster player.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 4, 2024

Red Sox Called Up Wrong Middle Infielder From Worcester, New Report Shows

As September began, the Boston Red Sox used one of their two extra roster spots on Enmanuel Valdez, which may have been a mistake. The Red Sox need offense right now (badly), and Valdez isn’t adding anything to the lineup.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 15, 2024

Longtime Journeyman Infielder To Remain With Red Sox After Clearing Waivers

The Boston Red Sox have struggled to find production from right-handed batters all season. But at the very least, they avoided losing one to another organization on Thursday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15, 2024

Red Sox Outright Jamie Westbrook

Red Sox infielder Jamie Westbrook passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier this week and has now been assigned outright to Triple-A Worcester, reports Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / June 17, 2024

Red Sox Activate Promising Depth Piece Amid Hot Streak; Option Rookie After Fulfilling Dream

The Boston Red Sox are coming off back-to-back series wins against the best teams in the American League and National League and are hoping to gain ground in the AL East with the help of a pair of roster moves.

Boston Red Sox News / Inside The Diamonds / June 17, 2024

Boston Red Sox Roster Moves 6/17

The Boston Red Sox are coming off a momentum-building week as they took four of six games from the two best teams in all of baseball taking two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies to start the week then over the weekend, they took two of three from the New York Yankees.

Boston Red Sox News / SI.com / June 6, 2024

Red Sox Infielder Had Most Special Hit of MLB Season, and Fans Were So Happy For Him

Boston's Jamie Westbrook stepped in as a pinch-hitter in a 9-0 game on Wednesday against the Braves and had a moment he'll never forget when he slapped

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5, 2024

Red Sox rookie’s emotional gesture to mom after getting first MLB hit will touch fans

Red Sox 28-year-old rookie Jamie Westbrook recorded his first MLB hit during the eighth inning Wednesday in Boston’s 9-0 walloping of the Atlanta Braves, then gave the baseball to his mom, Jen – per Christopher Smith of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2024

Watch: Longtime Red Sox minor leaguer records first hit at Fenway

Watch: Longtime Red Sox minor leaguer, Massachusetts native, records first MLB hit at Fenway Park

It's hard not to be romantic about baseball. On Wednesday, Jamie Westbrook of the Red Sox proved that point, recording his first Major League hit after more than a decade playing in the minor leagues.

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