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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Angel Bastardo, a right-handed pitcher, missed all of 2025 following Tommy John surgery and was taken in the Rule 5 Draft by the Blue Jays. After struggling in spring training with Toronto, he was returned to the Red Sox organization on April 1. He made his Triple-A debut on April 21, pitching one inning out of the bullpen with 2 walks and 3 strikeouts on 27 pitches. Worcester manager Chad Tracy praised his arm strength, noting fastballs reaching 97 mph, though rust from his extended absence was evident.
Strengths
- + Impressive arm strength with fastballs reaching 97 mph
- + Strong strikeout ability (3 K in 1 inning)
- + Earned trust of manager Chad Tracy
- + Successful return to competition after major surgery
- + Potential as future MLB reliever
Weaknesses
- - Extended absence due to Tommy John surgery (missed all of 2025)
- - Visible rust and wildness in return appearance (2 walks in 1 inning)
- - Previous struggles in 2023-2024 (0-6 record, 5.28 ERA in 13 starts)
- - High pitch count early in return (27 pitches in 1 inning)
- - MLB debut still some time away
About
Angel Bastardo is a sp for the Chicago White Sox.
Player Overview
Position
SP
Team
Chicago White Sox