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Red Sox Lose Pitcher To Blue Jays on 2-Year Free Agent Contract: Report

Red Sox Lose Pitcher To Blue Jays on 2-Year Free Agent Contract: Report

Summary

Pitcher Josh Winckowski has signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent most of the 2025 season injured and aims to return to the field later in 2026 or possibly 2027. Winckowski has a history with the Red Sox and hopes to be a starting pitcher again.

Key Facts

  • Josh Winckowski has signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • He missed most of the 2025 season due to a right elbow injury.
  • Winckowski had internal brace surgery in December.
  • He plans to return as a starting pitcher.
  • Winckowski played for the Red Sox from 2022-2025.
  • In his career, he has a 13-14 win-loss record and a 4.20 ERA.
  • The Blue Jays first drafted him in 2016.
  • Winckowski was traded to the Mets in 2021 before joining the Red Sox.

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