The veteran left-hander, who signed with Boston on a two-year deal, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is expected to be ready in time for the second half. Manager Alex Cora has high hopes for Sandoval, who compiled a 3.53 ERA in 380 1/3 innings (69 starts) from 2021 through 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Boston Red Sox are entering spring training with an air of excitement around them. Not only have they reinforced their major league roster with talented players this offseason, but they also have a budding crop of prospects that appear to be close to finding their way to the big leagues.