The Red Sox have added right-hander on a minor league contract, per NESN’s Tom Caron. Brebbia hit the market only two days ago after choosing free agency instead of reporting to the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate.
For Brebbia, the deal is a homecoming—he was born in Boston and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts. The return might provide a boost after a rough season in which he’s posted a 7.71 ERA across 23 1/3 innings split between the Tigers and Braves.
Brebbia signed a one-year, \$2.75 million deal with Detroit last winter, but after 19 shaky outings, he was designated for assignment and released in June.
Atlanta picked him up on a minors pact, promoted him in late August, and saw similar struggles, as he allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings before being DFA’d again this week. He cleared waivers and chose free agency.
Because Detroit remains responsible for most of his salary, Boston will only pay Brebbia the prorated MLB minimum for any time spent on the big league roster.
His contract technically carries a \$4 million club option for 2026, though it’s virtually certain to be declined. Since the deal comes after August 31, Brebbia won’t be postseason-eligible.
At little cost, the Red Sox are taking a low-risk flyer on Brebbia as extra bullpen depth for September. While his recent spike in home runs allowed has fueled back-to-back tough years, he was previously a solid reliever with the Cardinals and Giants.
Even if he can’t turn things around quickly, the stint could help him secure another minor league opportunity this offseason.
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