The Red Sox have considered using a six-man starting rotation in 2025.
Newly signed left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval could contribute to that earlier than originally thought.
It was known that the southpaw underwent elbow surgery after tearing his UCL in his throwing arm last summer. However, Sandoval clarified that he did not undergo Tommy John surgery, but rather an internal brace procedure. Tommy John surgery typically has a 12-month recovery period while the internal brace procedure, an alternative to TJ, boasts a shorter recovery time.
Sandoval said on MassLive’s “Fenway Rundown” podcast that he’s begun his throwing program.