Patrick Sandoval dominates in Red Sox debut, setting up trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Patrick Sandoval made an impressive return for the Boston Red Sox on July 9, 2026, in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Sandoval, who returned from Tommy John surgery, pitched four and a third innings, striking out five while allowing one earned run. His performance is significant as the Red Sox have won 11 of their last 13 games, raising questions about potential trades as the deadline approaches. With Sandoval's contract expiring after this season, his future with the team may depend on continued strong performances in upcoming starts.
- •Red Sox sweep White Sox, winning 2-1 on July 9.
- •Patrick Sandoval strikes out five in his season debut.
- •Boston has won 11 of 13 games, including back-to-back sweeps.
- •Sandoval's contract runs out after the season, increasing trade interest.
- •Next few starts crucial for Sandoval's future and trade value.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Sandoval's impressive Red Sox debut creates intriguing trade deadline opportunity
"Thanks to Sandoval's strong debut, Boston could start crafting some proposals for the August deadline.
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