The Boston Red Sox seemingly avoided a disaster with injured starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval.

The 29-year-old hasn't appeared in a big league game since June 21, 2024. In 2024, Sandoval was the Opening Day starter for the Los Angeles Angels but his season was cut short after undergoing elbow surgery. Sandoval signed with the Red Sox and it was known that he would miss at least miss most of the season. He ended up missing the entire campaign.

Boston brought Sandoval along slowly throughout Spring Training and he has since kicked off a minor league rehab assignment since the 2026 season began.…