Since Robert Stock last pitched for the Red Sox in 2020, the right-hander has traveled all over the world. He’s pitched in Korea, Mexico and in indy ball, all in an effort to make it back to the majors.

Now things are coming full circle.

Stock was selected to the Red Sox big league roster on Monday, marking his first time on an MLB roster since 2021, when he split time between the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets. The 35-year-old will fill the 40-man spot opened after the club traded fellow right-hander Quinn Priester to the Milwaukee Brewers earlier in the day, and to clear space on the active roster the club optioned righty Cooper Criswell to Triple-A.

“It feels incredible to be back,” Stock said, adding that he learned the news in unusual fashion. “We were flying on a plane back to Worcester and the manager texted me and he said ‘hey they want you to know ASAP that you’re going up, but the fasten seatbelt sign is on, so I’ve never done it via text before but you’re going to the big leagues.’”

Originally a second-round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, Stock has appeared in 55 MLB games in four seasons between 2018-21. He’s posted a 4.71 ERA in 72.2 career innings, but since his last stint in affiliated ball he’s worked far from the spotlight to earn himself another shot. Last season he enjoyed a breakthrough in Mexico, winning the Mexican Pacific Winter League’s pitching triple crown after going 10-2 with a 1.60 ERA and 78 strikeouts.

That performance helped earn him a minor league deal and a non-roster invite to Red Sox spring training, and while he did not make the Opening Day roster, he made a strong impression on club officials and will now have a chance to make his mark in the bullpen once again.

“It’s been an arduous journey,” Stock said. “I did a lot of developing in those years and I’m hoping I can hit the ground running in the big leagues and never look back.”

Bregman honored

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman has been named American League Player of the Week after batting .407 (11 for 27) with two home runs, 10 RBI, five doubles, two walks, seven runs scored and an 1.263 OPS across six games. Bregman led the majors in hits (11) and extra-base hits (7), tied for the MLB lead in doubles (5) and total bases (22) and ranked second in RBI, fourth in runs scored and fifth in the AL in OPS.

Extra innings

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is expected to sign a 14-year, $500 million contract extension that will keep him with the Blue Jays for the remainder of his career. … Lucas Giolito (left hamstring strain) will make his next rehab start with the WooSox on Tuesday, Cora said. … Brayan Bello (right shoulder inflammation) felt good in his last rehab outing and hit 97 mph on the radar gun. He will make his next start in Worcester on “Friday or Saturday,” Cora said.