MLB Trade Rumors

Catcher Tomas Nido and right-hander Jose De Leon both recently elected to become free agents, as per the MILB.com transactions log.  The Red Sox outrighted De Leon off their 40-man roster last week, while Nido was outrighted off the Tigers’ 40-man roster back in May and was never added back.  These outrights and the fact that both players have over three years of MLB service … [Read more...] about Tomas Nido, Jose De Leon Elect Free Agency

The Red Sox have signed catcher Jason Delay to a minor league deal, according to Just Baseball Media’s Aram Leighton.  Presumably the contract contains an invitation for Delay to attend Boston’s big league Spring Training camp. Delay was a fourth-round pick for the Pirates in the 2017 draft, and he had spent his entire pro career in Pittsburgh’s organization before he was … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Jason Delay To Minor League Contract

The Red Sox and Jason Varitek are in the final stages of a new multi-year contract for the 53-year-old to return to the team’s coaching staff, MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam reports.  The official announcement “is expected soon,” McAdam writes, and chances are the two sides may just be waiting until either the end of the World Series or until an off-day.  The Boston Globe’s Alex … [Read more...] about Jason Varitek To Return To Red Sox Coaching Staff

The Red Sox have made John Soteropulos an assistant hitting coach, reports Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Soteropulos had been a minor-league hitting coordinator since 2023. Before joining Boston’s organization, Soteropulos was a trainer at Driveline Baseball. McCaffrey adds that Soteropulos worked with minor leaguers on boosting bat speed and exit velocity during his time as a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Promote John Soteropulos to Assistant Hitting Coach

Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder flirted with retirement last offseason, but ultimately decided to continue his career in Boston. Now that he’s headed into his age-35 season, however, it appears he’s less conflicted about his future. Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reported yesterday that Refsnyder intends to continue his playing career in 2026, and he’s already had “informal … [Read more...] about Rob Refsnyder Plans To Play In 2026

The Red Sox have outrighted right-handers Isaiah Campbell and José De León to Triple-A Worcester, according to their transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates both players cleared waivers in recent days. There was no previous indication that either player had been designated for assignment but these kinds of moves are common at this time of year, as most clubs are facing … [Read more...] about Red Sox Outright Isaiah Campbell, José De León

Jason Varitek has filled various roles for the Red Sox since he hung up his catching gear after the 2011 season. For the past five years, he has held a full-time role on Boston’s coaching staff. Initially, the team’s game planning coordinator, he later added catching coach to his duties. When the Red Sox hired Parker Guinn last offseason, Varitek’s title changed to game … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Varitek, Ramirez, Molina

The Twins have sought permission from the Red Sox to interview bench coach Ramón Vázquez in their managerial search, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s standard practice for clubs to allow coaches or front office personnel to interview for potential promotions, so it’d be a shock if the Red Sox didn’t grant that request. Vázquez, 49, would become the first known … [Read more...] about Twins Ask Permission To Interview Red Sox’s Bench Coach Ramon Vazquez