This morning’s surprise acquisition of Caleb Durbin in a six-player trade with the Brewers gave the Red Sox the additional infielder they’ve been coveting but also created questions about the infield alignment. Durbin can play both second base and third base. Both positions are generally unsettled for the Red Sox. Manager Alex Cora touched on the matter in his first media … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notes: Infield, Gonzalez, Abreu
Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin In Six-Player Trade
The Red Sox and Brewers pulled off a six-player trade on Monday. Boston acquired infielders Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler, as well as Milwaukee’s Competitive Balance Round B pick in exchange for pitchers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan and infielder David Hamilton. All six players in question were on their clubs’ 40-man roster, so no corresponding moves … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Caleb Durbin In Six-Player Trade
Pirates, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Isaac Paredes
The Pirates and Red Sox are two of “at least five teams” discussing Isaac Paredes in trade talks with the Astros, according to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal. This is the first time Pittsburgh has been linked to Paredes, though the two-time All-Star has been known to be a Red Sox target for much of the winter. Boston’s quest for infield help has been one of … [Read more...] about Pirates, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Isaac Paredes
Red Sox Still Looking To Add To Infield
The Red Sox have been connected to infielders all winter and and reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6MM deal with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa this week. That doesn’t mean they’re done, with Sean McAdam of MassLive reporting the club is still in the market for another infielder. That aligns with Kiner-Falefa’s skill set. He’s a strong defender at many positions but has never … [Read more...] about Red Sox Still Looking To Add To Infield
Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
The Red Sox have claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Nationals, the team announced. The Sox had a vacancy on their 40-man roster, which is now full. They’ll need to open a spot to finalize this week’s reported agreement with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Cheng, 24, made his big league debut with the Pirates in 2025 but went hitless in seven plate appearances. … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng
Red Sox, Brendan Rodgers Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox reached agreement with free agent second baseman Brendan Rodgers on a minor league contract, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The Boras Corporation client will be in camp as a non-roster invitee. Boston is seemingly taking a volume approach to second base because they didn’t come away with an impact player on the trade front. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is the presumptive … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Brendan Rodgers Agree To Minor League Deal
Red Sox Claim Mickey Gasper
The Red Sox announced that they have claimed utility player Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Nationals. Washington designated him for assignment last week when they claimed Richard Lovelady. Boston had a couple of 40-man openings after trading Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the White Sox a few days ago. This claim moves their count from 38 to 39. It’s a bit of a homecoming … [Read more...] about Red Sox Claim Mickey Gasper
Red Sox To Sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa
The Red Sox reportedly have an agreement with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa on a one-year contract that guarantees $6MM, pending a physical. There are an additional $500K in incentives available for the ALIGND Sports Agency client. Boston’s 40-man roster will be at capacity after the signing, so no corresponding move is required. Kiner-Falefa will apparently be the Sox’s answer … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Sign Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Red Sox, Kyle Keller Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox are in agreement with reliever Kyle Keller on a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Nello Gamberdino client would be paid a $1.9MM base salary if he makes the MLB roster. Chris Cotillo of MassLive adds that the deal includes multiple assignment clauses, the first of which has a mid-April date. At that … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Kyle Keller Agree To Minor League Deal