Red Sox Re-Sign Bastardo to Minor League Deal
The 24-year-old right-handed reliever returns to Boston organization on a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training camp.
Angel Bastardo, a 24-year-old reliever recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2024, has been re-signed by the Red Sox to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training. Bastardo was originally a Boston prospect before being selected by Toronto in the Rule 5 draft and subsequently returned. He made 40 appearances for Triple-A Worcester this season, posting a 4.64 ERA with a 32% strikeout rate but a concerning 14.3% walk rate. He will compete for a bullpen spot in spring training under manager Chad Tracy.
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