Tuesday marked the deadline for MLB teams to clean up their 40-man rosters and add prospects in order to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 draft. As part of a series of roster moves, the Red Sox cut bait with two notable names who have contributed in the past.

Boston announced that veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right-hander Josh Winckowski were designated for assignment. Both players are expected to be non-tendered (effectively released) before Friday’s deadline to make such decisions on arbitration-eligible players. The Red Sox just made decisions on Lowe and Winckowski a little bit early as they looked to clear roster spots Tuesday.

Infielder Tristan Gray, acquired from the Rays for reliever Luis Guerrero earlier in the day, took one 40-man roster spot and the Red Sox

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