Red Sox Acquire Pitcher Bastardo from Blue Jays

0:00On April 5th, the Boston Red Sox just boosted their minor league pitching depth by getting right-hander Angel Bostardo back from the Toronto Blue Jays. Over the weekend, Toronto had picked him up in the MLB Rule 5 draft back in December of 2024, right after he underwent Tommy John's surgery on his torn. UCL, which kept him out the whole 2025 season while he rehabbed. Under Rule 5 rules, teens have to carry those picks on the opening day roster for at least 60 days, or return them. Bostardo didn't crack Toronto's 26-man squad, so they designated him for assignment, he cleared waivers, and the Red Sox bottom back for $50,000. Bigly, pitchers and Blue Jays camp were caught off guard, saying his stuff looks sharp and nasty during spring games, even if he was a bit. Raw, they figured he had a real shot. Now the Venezuelan native is reporting to the Red Sox facility in 4 Myers to keep building strength with plans to head to AAA Worcester soon.

1:00This move gives Boston some intriguing arm talent as they sort out their rotation depth heading into the season. That's the story for today. Boston Red Sox News Today, Driven by AI. I'm Corey with the Story.