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MLB News / Blogging the Red Sox / April 1
Red Sox get Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo back from Blue Jays
The Red Sox got former Rule 5 Draft pick Angel Bastardo back from the Blue Jays on Wednesday, per announcements from both clubs. The 23-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week after failing to make Toronto’s Opening Day roster and was offered back to Boston for $50,000 upon clearing waivers.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1
Blue Jays Return Rule 5 Pick Angel Bastardo To Red Sox
The Blue Jays have returned Rule 5 pick Angel Bastardo to the Red Sox, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment a week ago when setting their Opening Day roster.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 27
Red Sox Could Gain Pitching Depth Thanks to Blue Jays
The Boston Red Sox could have some more more bullpen depth coming to the organization in the very near future. Right-handed pitcher Angel Bastardo was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft, but didn't make the club out of camp this spring after missing the entire 2025 season due to injury.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 23
Red Sox About to Score Bonus Talent Thanks to Rival Blue Jays
As spring training roster competitions wrap up across Major League Baseball, the Boston Red Sox seemingly scored a win based entirely on a rival's decision.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 22
Blue Jays: Tommy Nance makes the Opening Day roster, Angel Bastardo left off
As the days until Opening Day wind down, so do the available spots on the Toronto Blue Jays roster to kick off the 2026 season. A few of those decisions
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 22
Blue Jays: Looking at Spencer Miles and Angel Bastardo’s chances of making the Opening Day roster
One of the most notable battles for a roster spot heading in Spring Training was between two Rule 5 picks. Angel Bastardo was selected from the Boston Red Sox in the 2024 Rule 5 draft, but missed all of the 2025 season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / March 12
The Blue Jays Have Some Tough Rule 5 Decisions To Make
Even though the Toronto Blue Jays‘ MLB roster seems almost fully fleshed out, there are still some decisions the team needs to make regarding a few areas of the roster.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 2
Blue Jays: Angel Bastardo is making his case for the Opening Day bullpen
The worst is over. The dog days of winter are behind us. The calendar has finally flipped to March. The weather is warming up ever so slightly. The Blue Jays play real baseball games that actually count at the end of the month.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 11
Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 30: Angel Bastardo
The Toronto Blue Jays will need to make some decisions regarding their bullpen before Opening Day, including one about our 30th-ranked prospect, Angel Bastardo.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 5
Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Angel Bastardo is one of many relievers fighting for a spot in Toronto’s bullpen
The big question entering Spring Training is which relievers will earn the last few spots up for grabs. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 15
Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Angel Bastardo 
While we wait to hear who Kyle Tucker has decided to sign with, (I have to go out in a bit, so of course he’ll wait until then) let’s have another one of these.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 24
Blue Jays: Angel Bastardo and Spencer Miles are in similar situations, but with different requirements for next season
The Toronto Blue Jays will enter the 2026 season with some roster spots up for grabs. While nothing is finalized, considering there are still a couple of months left in the offseason for the front office to make some moves, the Jays will have two interesting names vying for a spot in the bullpen this time around.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 22
Examining Spencer Miles and Angel Bastardo’s chances of making Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster
The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen for the 2026 season is nearly set. Earlier on Monday, we looked at which relievers would fill which roles, with about six or seven spots locked down barring an injury or trade.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 23, 2025
Angel Bastardo ranks as Blue Jays Nation’s 38th-best prospect in 2025 mid-season update
Remember when the Toronto Blue Jays selected Angel Bastardo in the Rule 5 draft? This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual mid-season prospect list, where we’ll take a look at the 50 best prospects in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 23, 2025
Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Angel Bastardo will miss a large part of the 2025 due to Tommy John surgery
It’s been a while since the Blue Jays picked someone in the Rule 5 draft. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man Roster Review, where we look at the players on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 6, 2025
Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Angel Bastardo
Since the Jays refuse to give us news to discuss, let’s continue down the 40-man roster. Angel Bastardo is a right-handed, 22-year-old pitcher. The Jays picked him up in the Rule 5 draft, which surprised me.
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