Ottavino previously spent the 2021 campaign with Boston, helping them make a surprise run to the ALCS, where they eventually lost to the Houston Astros in six games. After that, h

Ottavino, 39, pitched one season in Boston (2021) in between two seasons with the Yankees and the last three with the Amazin’s. The right-hander had a terrific first season in Queens in 2022 with a 2.06 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 79 strikeouts in 65 ²/₃ innings, primarily as a setup man for closer Edwin Diaz.

Ottavino, 39, made his MLB debut as a starter for the Cardinals in 2010. However, the Rockies converted him to a relief role after claiming him on waivers in 2012, and the right-hander has been one of the most prolific relievers in the game ever since.

The Boston Red Sox continue to add veteran arms to their pitching depth, signing right-handed reliever Nick Burdi to a minor league contract. While Burdi won’t be joining major league camp as a non-roster invitee,

Alex Verdugo, currently a free agent, is finding some interesting things to work on as he continues to look for a job.

That’s pretty much a lineup we could see in the regular season, right? Feels like on a get-away day in late May against a tough lefty, with Raffy Devers getting the afternoon of

The Boston Red Sox have signed reliever Nick Burdi to a minor league contract, as reported by Chris Henrique of Beyond the Monster. Although he didn't receive an invitation to MLB's Spring Training, Burdi will have the chance to prove his worth at the minor league camp.