Ottavino previously spent the 2021 campaign with Boston, helping them make a surprise run to the ALCS, where they eventually lost to the Houston Astros in six games. After that, h

Ottavino, 39, pitched one season in Boston (2021) in between two seasons with the Yankees and the last three with the Amazin’s. The right-hander had a terrific first season in Queens in 2022 with a 2.06 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 79 strikeouts in 65 ²/₃ innings, primarily as a setup man for closer Edwin Diaz.

Ottavino, 39, made his MLB debut as a starter for the Cardinals in 2010. However, the Rockies converted him to a relief role after claiming him on waivers in 2012, and the right-hander has been one of the most prolific relievers in the game ever since.

Over the next month, someone will show Alex Cora they deserve to be the Boston Red Sox closer to the start the season. Liam Hendriks wants the job as bad as anyone. Hendriks, who returned from Tommy John surgery late last season but didn't advance past a rehab assignment,

The Boston Red Sox already have had some very solid performances throughout Spring Training so far. Boston is in a very exciting position. The perception and excitement around this team are in a completely different place than it was in over the last few years.