MLB Rumors: Red Sox Sign Brandon Workman, Assign Him To Worcester

Brandon Workman reportedly is back in town.

The Red Sox signed the relief pitcher to a minor-league deal and assigned him to Worcester, The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier and The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey reported Thursday after Boston’s 12-9 win against the Detroit Tigers.

Red Sox announce that they signed Brandon Workman to a minor league deal and have assigned him to Worcester.

— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) May 6, 2021

The Red Sox have reunited with old friend Brandon Workman. He signed a minor league contract with the team and was assigned to Triple-A Worcester.

— Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) May 6, 2021

Workman was traded from the Red Sox to the Philadelphia Phillies in August 2020. He signed with the Chicago Cubs in the offseason and was designated for assignment in April.