Red Sox Reclaim Pitcher Bastardo from Blue Jays

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The Boston Red Sox could soon welcome back pitcher Angel Bastardo after the Toronto Blue Jays decided not to keep him on their opening day roster.

The 23-year-old right-hander was selected by Toronto in the 2024 Rule 5 draft from Boston's organization.

Under Rule 5 rules, teams must keep such players on the active roster all season or offer them back to their original team.

Bastardo missed his chance to stick with the Blue Jays after spring training, where he posted a 4.70 earned run average over 7.0.2 innings.

Blue Jays manager, John Schneider, noted that no immediate decisions have been made, but they might trade him or simply return him outright.

The team is still sorting through final roster spots ahead of the new season.

Bastardo originally signed with Boston as an international free agent out of Venezuela back in 2018 for $35,000.

He climbed as high as AA Ball last year before the Rule 5 process.

With the Red Sox opening their 20-26 season on March 26th against the Cincinnati Reds, Bastardo could provide a quick boost to.

Their pitching depth as things shake out.