"Bastardo originally signed with the Red Sox during the 2018 International Free Agency period. After a few good seasons, Bastardo reached Double-A in 2024, but had his season cut short due to Tommy John surgery."
"Bastardo finally pitched in a Blue Jays uniform in 2026, appearing in seven Spring Training games. Over those seven games, he posted a 4.70 ERA and 5.09 FIP in seven and two-thirds innings pitched."
"Although both players are Rule 5 picks, their situations to keep them were a bit different. Due to missing all of last season, Bastardo only had to spend 90 days on the 26-man roster before he could be optioned."
"Bastardo may have had a rough Spring Training, but there's potential there. His fastball reaches in the upper-90s with a plus changeup that generates whiffs."
Angel Bastardo has been returned to the Boston Red Sox after being placed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. No team claimed him, resulting in a $50,000 fee. Bastardo signed with the Red Sox in 2018 and reached Double-A in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. He pitched in seven Spring Training games for the Blue Jays in 2026, posting a 4.70 ERA. The Blue Jays opted to keep Spencer Miles on the roster instead of Bastardo, who is expected to start the 2026 season with the Red Sox's Double-A team.
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