Summary
The Boston Red Sox signed 26-year-old pitcher Patrick Halligan from the Houston Astros to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Halligan, who has moved through several MLB organizations, is known for his ability to strike out batters, using a special pitch called a splitter.
Key Facts
- Patrick Halligan signed with the Boston Red Sox on a minor-league deal.
- He was previously part of the Houston Astros organization.
- Halligan was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 2021.
- He was released by the Royals and later traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Astros.
- Halligan has a strong record of striking out batters, with 133 strikeouts in 108 innings over the last two seasons.
- His standout pitch is a splitter, which is highly rated by baseball analysts.
- He will compete for a spot in the Red Sox bullpen during spring training.
- If Halligan performs well, he might join the major league team quickly.
