Relief pitcher Jenrry Mejia, allowed back into baseball after a lifetime ban caused by three positive drug tests, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Red Sox.
If added to the 40-man roster, the 29-year-old Dominican right-hander would receive a one-year contract at a rate of $625,000 while in the major leagues and $90,400 while in the minors.
Mejia will report to Boston’s minor league spring training camp. He’s been out of the majors since July 2015.
Mejia was suspended for life on Feb. 12, 2016, after his third positive test for a banned steroid.