The Boston Red Sox were able to bring back right-hander Angel Bastardo for just a nominal fee.

Blue Jays give back 23-year old pitcher to Red Sox originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Toronto Blue Jays took a chance this offseason on Angel Bastardo.

The Blue Jays have returned Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo to the Red Sox, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment a week ago when setting their Opening Day roster. This announcement indicates the other 28 clubs passed on grabbing Bastardo via waivers. The Sox do not need to put Bastardo on their 40-man roster.

The Boston Red Sox could have another hurler on the way in the near future.

The Toronto Blue Jays returned 23-year-old pitching prospect Angel Bastardo back to American League East rival Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays selected the right-handed pitcher from the Red Sox in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Bastardo spent time in Double-A Portland in 2023 and 2024 and was ranked as the No. 27 prospect in hthe Red Sox’ farm system by Baseball America. He had a high strikeout rate before he injured his elbow in June 2024.

The Red Sox got former Rule 5 Draft pick Angel Bastardo back from the Blue Jays on Wednesday, per announcements from both clubs. The 23-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week after failing to make Toronto’s Opening Day roster and was offered back to Boston for $50,