Red Sox sign ex-top prospect to minor league deal, marking second Boston stint

Red Sox sign ex-top prospect to minor league deal, marking second Boston stint

For the second time in five years, the Red Sox are taking a flier on oft-injured former top pitching prospect José De León.

Boston Red Sox Sign Former Top Pitching Prospect

The Boston Red Sox have signed former top pitching prospect José De León to a minor league contract, marking his return to the organization for a second stint. The 32-year-old right-hander announced the move on Instagram, posting a video of himself putting on a Red Sox hat with the caption, “We’re back in business.” De León last pitched in the majors for the Minnesota Twins in 2023, making 12 appearances before undergoing Tommy John surgery for …

Red Sox bring back former top pitching prospect José De León on minor-league deal

The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with free-agent right-hander Jose De Leon, a source confirmed to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo. De Leon effectively announced the signing on Tuesday, when he posted a video of himself putting on a Red Sox hat to Instagram with the caption: “We’re back in business.” This will mark the start of De Leon’s second stint with the Red Sox. The 32-year-old first joined the organization on a mino…

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Reunite With Former Top Pitching Prospect

Back in August 2021, Jose De León had a “dream” come true when he joined the Boston Red Sox organization. De León only was with the Red Sox for a few months that year, but it appears he will have another opportunity to live out one of his career ambitions. The veteran right-hander agreed to a minor-league deal with Boston on Tuesday, as first reported by Francys Romero. De León effectively confirmed the pact himself when he posted an Instagram v…

Red Sox, Jose De Leon Agree To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox are signing righty Jose De Leon to a minor league deal. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.