Brandon Workman wasn't gone long.
The former Red Sox closer has signed a minor-league deal with the Sox. This comes after his release from the Chicago Cubs, who had signed him to a one-year, $1 million deal heading into the 2021 season.
Workman has been assigned to Triple-A Worcester.
The 33-year-old pitched in 10 games with the Cubs, totaling eight innings. He totaled an ERA of 6.75, striking out 11 and walking seven.
Workman was dealt from the Red Sox prior to last season's trade deadline, going to the Phillies along with Heath Hembree in exchange for Nick Pivetta and minor-league starter Connor Seabold.