MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox have selected the contracts of prospects Ceddanne Rafaela, Brandon Walter, Chris Murphy, David Hamilton and Wilyer Abreu ahead of the Rule 5 draft deadline, according to Christopher Smith of Masslive.com. They’ve also designated Jake Reed and Caleb Hamilton for assignment per Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. Of the prospects called up, Rafaela is the most notable. … [Read more...] about Red Sox DFA Jake Reed, Caleb Hamilton, Add Five To Roster

According to reports back in September, the Phillies were planning to pursue Xander Bogaerts once the free agent market opened, and that plan apparently remains intact two months later.  According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Philadelphia is “believed to have real interest in” making Bogaerts the latest big-ticket addition to the roster. Since Bogaerts received a … [Read more...] about Phillies Interested In Xander Bogaerts

The Red Sox have reportedly offered All-Star starter Nathan Eovaldi a multi-year contract, per Rob Bradford of WEEI. However, Bradford notes that a deal between the two parties is not imminent. News of talks between Boston and Eovaldi comes only a few days after the Red Sox issued the righty a qualifying offer (one-year, $19.65MM) that tied draft compensation to the veteran if … [Read more...] about Red Sox Offer Nathan Eovaldi A Multi-Year Contract

Following an unexpected 2021 run that nearly culminated in a World Series berth, the Red Sox found themselves watching this year’s playoffs at home after finishing at the bottom of the AL East. One key area of criticism for the team was their production at first base. With four different players having at least 50 at-bats at the position, Boston struggled to a collective … [Read more...] about Analyzing Boston’s First Base Decision

The Red Sox are the latest club to show interest in Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier writes.  Reynolds is one of a few names on the trade radar for the Sox early in the offseason, as Speier reports that the Red Sox have looked into the Diamondbacks’ group of left-handed hitting outfielders, and Boston is also expected to again check in with the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rumors: Reynolds, Senga, Murphy, Diamondbacks

As the off-season gets underway, much of attention around the Red Sox has been focused on the free agency Xander Bogaerts and the ongoing contract talks with third baseman Rafael Devers, but it Boston is showing early interest in adding pitching this winter. Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports that the Red Sox are “digging around the pitching market”, and have been linked to … [Read more...] about Red Sox Showing Early Interest In Pitchers; Not Close On Devers Extension

The Red Sox are planning to deploy right-hander Garrett Whitlock out of the rotation in 2023, general manager Brian O’Halloran told reporters at the GM Meetings (link via Chris Cotillo of MassLive). O’Halloran added that Tanner Houck could get a look as a starter as well, although that decision hasn’t yet been made. “With Whit, we told him to plan to be a starter and we expect … [Read more...] about Red Sox Planning To Use Garrett Whitlock As Starter In 2023

The Red Sox are going to select the contract of infielder Enmanuel Valdez today, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive. Acquired in the Christian Vázquez trade, Valdez was set to reach minor league free agency but will instead get a spot on Boston’s 40-man roster. Valdez, who turns 24 next month, spent six and a half seasons in the minors of the Astros’ system. For the … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Select Enmanuel Valdez

14 players received qualifying offers this year, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (Twitter link). The list is as follows: Aaron Judge (Yankees) Trea Turner (Dodgers) Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox) Jacob deGrom (Mets) Dansby Swanson (Braves) Carlos Rodón (Giants) Brandon Nimmo (Mets) Willson Contreras (Cubs) Chris Bassitt (Mets) Anthony Rizzo (Yankees) Tyler Anderson (Dodgers) Martín … [Read more...] about 14 Players Receive Qualifying Offers