Lotte Giants starter Alec Gamboa pitches in opposition to the Hanwha Eagles throughout the golf equipment’ Korea Baseball Group regular-season sport at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, Aug. 12. Yonhap
One-time Lotte Giants starter Alec Gamboa has reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Boston Purple Sox after an up-and-down half season in Korea.
Citing league sources, studies out of the USA mentioned Tuesday (native time) that Gamboa agreed to a cut up contract with an invite to spring coaching. If Gamboa reaches the majors, he’ll make $925,000, however he’ll earn much less whereas within the minors.
Gamboa, 28, has but to pitch within the majors.
In 2025, he signed with the Giants within the Korea Baseball Group (KBO) in Could to interchange injured starter Charlie Barnes, after pitching in Triple-A within the Los Angeles Dodgers system. Gamboa misplaced his first begin within the KBO on Could 27 however then gained all 5 begins in June, pitching to a 1.72 ERA over 31 1/3 innings to win the Participant of the Month award.
Nonetheless, Gamboa light badly within the second half of the season, with a 1-7 report and a 4.55 ERA over his ultimate 12 begins. The Giants additionally fell out of a postseason spot throughout their late season swoon.
Three different pitchers who performed within the KBO this 12 months have gone again to the majors. Cody Ponce, who gained the regular-season MVP award as No. 1 starter for the Hanwha Eagles, signed with the Toronto Blue Jays, whereas his rotation mate, Ryan Weiss, joined the Houston Astros. Former SSG Landers ace Drew Anderson is now a member of the Detroit Tigers.
Along with dropping Gamboa, the Giants have additionally determined to not carry again Vince Velasquez, a former huge leaguer who went 1-4 with an unsightly 8.23 ERA in 11 begins as a midseason substitute for Tucker Davidson.
