Brentz (illness) was a late addition to the Red Sox's lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. He'll start in left field and hit ninth.

EDGE Analysis

Brentz will enter the starting nine in place of J.D. Martinez, who was scratched after experiencing back tightness. The 30-year-old Brentz missed some time last week due to an illness, but his availability Wednesday suggests he's back to full strength. As a non-roster invitee, Brentz is a long shot to break camp with the big club and is expected to open the 2019 campaign at Triple-A Pawtucket.

Brentz was scratched from Monday's game against the Mets due to an illness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brentz is the latest Red Sox player to come down sick, joining Steve Pearce and Brian Johnson. He should be considered day-to-day.

Brentz was scratched from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for Brentz's scratch is not yet clear. Tate Matheny will take his place in the lineup, batting sixth and playing left field.

Brentz signed a one-year minor league deal with the Red Sox that includes an invitation to spring training, Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old Brentz will rejoin the organization he started with back in 2010. The Red Sox eventually cut ties with Brentz -- the victim of a roster crunch -- after the 2017 season. There's some power potential, having whacked 46 home runs with an .877 OPS over 175 games at the Triple-A level the last two seasons. The deal also includes opt-out language, allowing Brentz to bolt if a better opportunity comes along. He's not expected to challenge for a spot in Boston, so if he remains in the organization, he'll play the outfield at Triple-A Pawtucket.

Brentz cleared waivers Wednesday and will be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brentz was claimed off waivers from the Pirates on Monday. The 29-year-old hit .271/.344/.529 with 31 homers in 120 games for Triple-A Pawtucket in the Red Sox system last year, though he's appeared in just 34 major-league games in his career. He'll provide organizational depth for the Mets this season and is unlikely to receive significant playing time at the major-league level.

Brentz was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brentz will join the Mets after being designated for assignment by the Pirates over the weekend. The 29-year-old outfielder, who is out of options, could stick on the Mets' roster as a temporary replacement for Michael Conforto, though there's also a chance the team tries to send him through waivers. He led the International League with 31 homers in 2017 while also hitting .271/.334/.529 in 494 plate appearances.

The Pirates placed Brent on waivers Saturday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh would like to add him to its Triple-A Indianapolis roster, but there's a chance another organization first claims him. Brentz batted .250 with one homer and three RBI in 40 at-bats during spring training and was outplayed by Jose Osuna. He led the International League with 31 homers in 2017.

Brentz is still in the running for an Opening Day bench spot, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

A decision on Brentz, who is out of options, may ultimately be decided by whether the Pirates keep an extra pitcher on the roster or go with a position player. Brentz, who's hitting just .216 in 37 at-bats, is competing with Jose Osuna and Jordan Luplow -- both of whom have arguably had better springs but have options remaining. The former Boston property has done little to distinguish himself this spring, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucs attempt to slide him through waivers.

Brentz, who's competing for a backup outfielder spot, is hitless in his first nine Grapefruit League at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

Along with fellow reserves Jose Osuna, Max Moroff and Jordan Luplow, Brentz is looking to nail down an Opening Day roster spot. Although he's not off to a great start, the Pirates will likely give him plenty of spring playing time as the former Boston property is out of options.

Brentz was traded to Pittsburgh for cash considerations Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox no longer had room for Brentz on the 40-man roster after signing J.D. Martinez. The 29-year-old outfielder spent the entirety of the 2017 season at Triple-A Pawtucket, hitting .271/.334/.529 with 31 homers in 120 games. He'll fight for a bench spot in Pittsburgh this spring.