Taylor Cole: Becomes free agent

Cole has opted out of his minor-league contract with the Red Sox, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

Cole had a 5.14 ERA and 19:2 K:BB in 28 innings for Triple-A Worcester this year. His most recent big-league action came with the Angels in 2019, when he posted a 5.23 ERA in 20.2 innings.