Red Sox Sign Veteran Reliever Brebbia To Minor League Deal

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran right-handed reliever John Brebbia to a minor-league deal to bolster their bullpen depth late in the 2025 season, as their relief pitching has been struggling. Brebbia, a Massachusetts native with eight years of MLB experience, has pitched for several teams including the Tigers and Braves this year but has struggled with a 7.71 ERA across 23 1/3 innings. Because the signing occurred after the September 1 postseason eligibility deadline, Brebbia will not be eligible for the Red Sox's playoff roster but could provide bullpen support in the final games of the regular season. Additionally, the Red Sox placed left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain and recalled lefty Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester, who has a 2.81 ERA in limited MLB action this season after recovering from Tommy John surgery. These moves reflect Boston's ongoing efforts to manage an ailing pitching staff as they approach the playoffs and aim to maintain competitiveness in a critical stretch of the season.