Red Sox Pitcher Eyes Return to the Mound After Positive Update

Pitchers like Walker Buehler, Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Brayan Bello have all missed portions of the 2025 season, but the Red Sox are expecting another pitcher to return very soon.

Patrick Sandoval begins throwing in the bullpen

After suffering a torn UCL in a game in June of 2024 with the Los Angeles Angels, Patrick Sandoval signed with the Red Sox this past offseason on a two-year, $18.25 million deal.

While recovering from the injury that required surgery, he was seen throwing his first official bullpen session on Tuesday.

Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic spoke with Sandoval after his session.

"[He] called it a big step," McCaffrey took to X. "Said he'll throw two per week, next is Friday. He's not looking too far ahead, doesn't know the build-up plan but he feels good."

Sandoval's played six seasons in the MLB with this being his first with the Red Sox. 

His best season came in 2022 where he finished with a 2.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and striking out 151 batters in 148.2 innings pitched.

Although the update doesn't include a set time for his return, seeing the lefty throwing on the mound again is positive sign.

With an injury-infested pitching rotation, the Red Sox will be looking forward to Sandoval's return to the mound some time this season.