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.

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

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

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.