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.

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.