Red Sox Reclaim Paez, Boost Pitching Depth

0:00It's April 4th. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real-time. The Boston Red Sox just snagged back a promising young arm from the Chicago White Sox without lifting a finger. 22-year-old Ryhander Jettics and Paez, who they originally developed, is returning after the White Sox grabbed him as the number 2 pick-in. The major league phase of the 2025 Rule 5 draft. Under those rules, the White Sox had to keep him on the big league roster all season or offer him back if they let him go. They designated him for assignment, he cleared waivers, and Boston took him right back. It's a smoother vessel that saves the Sox the usual hassle. Paez struggled in three major league outings with an 18.00ERA, but he's shown in the minors with a 3.22 mark over. 73 appearances. Fans and scouts still see upside in him, which is why he went so high in the draft, despite only reaching high, a ball before. This marks the second time, lately the Red Sox have reclaimed a Rule 5 loss.

1:04Just weeks ago, they got Angel Bastardo back from the Toronto Blue Jays after an injury sidelineed him. Boston's quietly beefing up their pitching depth for free, turning what looked like losses into easy wins as they build for the future.