 Nixon spent two years as the Twins' second-string catcher, then was released in April 1968 and returned to the Red Sox' organization.Beginning the year at Double-A Pittsfield, he was recalled in July and in his first at bat, he hit a three-run, pinch-hit double, providing the winning margin in a 6–5 victory over the Twins.But Nixon hit only .153 in his final Boston tour and was outrighted to their Triple-A Louisville affiliate.