Red Sox Add Local Pitcher McSweeney | MLB News

The Red Sox are quietly boosting their pitching depth by signing big righty Morgan McSweeney on a minor league deal — a local kid from Hudson, MA, with Triple-A chops and untapped potential. Once an Orioles 17th-round pick, he’s battled through ups and downs, including a solid 2.60 ERA last year, and even pitched in Taiwan this season. At 6’4” and 28, he’s got the frame and track record to be a breakout candidate — and for Boston, it’s a low-risk, high-reward move that could pay off big if the front office under Craig Breslow can unlock his next level. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/174a7efc3e160706