Red Sox Sign Patrick Sandoval to Two-Year Deal Despite Injury Recovery

The left-hander, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will earn $18.25 million with hopes of contributing in late 2025 and 2026.

Patrick Sandoval, 28, signed a two-year, $18.25 million contract with the Boston Red Sox after being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Angels in November.
Sandoval is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in June and is not expected to pitch until the second half of the 2025 MLB season at the earliest.
The Red Sox aim to bolster their rotation depth, with Sandoval joining a mix of pitchers that includes Garrett Crochet, Tanner Houck, and Brayan Bello.
Sandoval had a breakout season in 2022 with a 2.91 ERA and 151 strikeouts but struggled in 2024 with a 5.08 ERA before his injury.
Boston has a history of signing pitchers recovering from major surgeries and hopes its renowned pitching staff can help Sandoval return to form by 2026.