Red Sox Sign Veteran Catcher Tomás Nido Ahead of Yankees Series

The Boston Red Sox have strengthened their catching options by signing Tomás Nido to a minor league contract. This move comes just before a four-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Nido, a 32-year-old catcher from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, has a decade of major league experience, primarily with the New York Mets. He has also played briefly for the Cubs and Tigers. His career statistics include a .215 batting average, 17 home runs, and 88 RBIs, with a focus on defensive skills rather than offensive production.

This signing is particularly timely as the Red Sox's primary catcher, Adley Rutschman, is dealing with elbow discomfort. Interim manager Chad Tracy has indicated that Rutschman's issue is more of an irritation than a serious injury, and he is expected to be available for the Yankees series. Nido's addition provides the team with a reliable option as they navigate the late-August schedule and aim to remain competitive in the wild-card race.