Red Sox Add Catcher Tomás Nido on Minor League Deal
Boston bolsters its catching depth by signing the defensive specialist as Adley Rutschman deals with an elbow issue.
The Red Sox have signed catcher Tomás Nido to a minor league contract, per Talk Sox. Nido, 32, is a career backup known for elite framing and improved caught-stealing rates, though he carries a weak .215/.249/.310 lifetime batting line. He was released by the Tigers last month after spending the first half of 2026 at Triple-A Toledo. The signing comes as deadline acquisition Adley Rutschman is currently day-to-day with a minor elbow injury.
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