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Red Sox Sign Veteran Reliever Adam Ottavino to Minor League Deal

The 39-year-old pitcher, who previously played for Boston in 2021, will compete for a roster spot during spring training.

Sep 24, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 10: Adam Ottavino #0 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch in the eighth inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 10, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Adam Ottavino, a 14-year MLB veteran, has signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, including an invitation to spring training.
  • Ottavino previously played for the Red Sox in 2021, where he posted a 4.21 ERA across 69 appearances.
  • The right-handed reliever is coming off a 2024 season with the New York Mets, where he recorded a 4.34 ERA and an 11.3 strikeouts-per-nine-innings ratio in 60 games.
  • If Ottavino makes the Major League roster, he will earn $2 million for the 2025 season and add depth to Boston's bullpen, which has seen several recent additions.
  • Known for his ability to limit hard contact and generate strikeouts, Ottavino brings experience and a track record of success to the Red Sox pitching staff.