Sometimes a relatively minor move has the potential to pay off in a major way. That’s what the Boston Red Sox are hoping for with their latest free agent signing.
Masslive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports that the Red Sox have signed right-handed reliever Zach Putnam to a minor league deal. The deal is expected to include an invitation to big league camp this spring, where Putnam will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in Boston’s bullpen.
Source: Red Sox have a minor-league deal with righty Zach Putnam. 31-year-old missed all of 2018 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2017.