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Red Sox Sign Lefty T.J. Sikkema, Name Seven Non-Roster Invites for Spring Training

Boston is using non-roster invitations to evaluate experienced depth behind its 40-man group for 2026 camp.

Overview

  • The Red Sox announced Tuesday they signed T.J. Sikkema to a minor-league deal and invited him to major-league spring training.
  • Boston also extended non-roster invites to Jason Delay, Vinny Capra, Osvaldo Berrios, Hobie Harris, Devin Sweet and Alec Gamboa.
  • Sikkema, 27, was drafted 38th overall by the Yankees in 2019 and was dealt to the Royals in 2022 in the Andrew Benintendi trade.
  • He reached Triple A with the Reds in 2025, going 2–1 with a 3.45 ERA in five games (four starts) for Louisville after a midseason promotion.
  • Several invitees bring upper-level experience, including Delay’s MLB time with Pittsburgh, Harris’ 2023 stint with Washington, Sweet’s 2023 appearances with Seattle and Oakland, and Gamboa’s 2025 season in the KBO.