The 2025 season may be over for two members of the Red Sox pitching staff and 60-day injured list. In speaking with the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey and other reporters today, Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora both indicated that left-hander Patrick Sandoval and right-hander Liam Hendriks aren’t likely to pitch this year. Sandoval underwent an … [Read more...] about Patrick Sandoval, Liam Hendriks Doubtful To Return In 2025
Red Sox Transfer Luis Guerrero To 60-Day IL, Reinstate Nick Burdi
The Red Sox announced some minor injury-related transactions today involving three right-handed relievers. Nick Burdi, who was on the 60-day IL with a foot contusion, has been reinstated and optioned to Triple-A Worcester. To make room on the 40-man roster, Luis Guerrero, who was on the 15-day IL with a sprained elbow, was transferred to the 60-day IL. In addition, Zack Kelly … [Read more...] about Red Sox Transfer Luis Guerrero To 60-Day IL, Reinstate Nick Burdi
Tanner Houck To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will undergo Tommy John surgery. Manager Alex Cora broke the bad news to reporters today, including Christopher Smith of MassLive. The right-hander has been on the injured list since mid-May with a flexor pronator strain, and he was recently transferred to the 60-day IL after the team pulled him off a rehab assignment. Even in a best-case … [Read more...] about Tanner Houck To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Red Sox “Not Even Close” In Late Joe Ryan Trade Talks
11:09PM: The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey provides a few more details on the Ryan negotiations, and top-100 outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia “was in the mix to be in the deal.” Overall, however, the Red Sox weren’t willing to give up more of their highest-rated prospects, and weren’t willing to trade any outfielders from their Major League roster. 5:10PM: Ryan isn’t heading to … [Read more...] about Red Sox “Not Even Close” In Late Joe Ryan Trade Talks
Nationals Receiving Interest In Multiple Hitters
The Nationals are receiving calls on a number of hitters, according to a report from TalkNats. The Red Sox have been in contact with the club about first basemen Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe, while the report adds that Washington has also received calls from clubs inquiring after the availability of second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and outfielder Alex Call. According to Matt Gelb … [Read more...] about Nationals Receiving Interest In Multiple Hitters
Inside the Deadline War Room: What Really Happens When GMs Make Their Moves
Zack Scott is a 4x World Series Champion with the Red Sox and former Mets Acting GM who applies championship leadership principles across professional sports and corporate environments. As Founder & CEO of Four Rings, he consults with teams like the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers while coaching senior executives at growing companies to build winning leadership … [Read more...] about Inside the Deadline War Room: What Really Happens When GMs Make Their Moves
Blue Jays, Rays Among Teams Showing Interest In Dylan Cease
Earlier this week, ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that the Padres had discussed Dylan Cease with multiple AL East teams in addition to the Mets and Cubs. It seems the interest from the AL East has come from every contending club in that division. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that the Blue Jays, Rays, Red Sox and Yankees have all checked in with the Friars to express … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Rays Among Teams Showing Interest In Dylan Cease
Red Sox Unlikely To Trade Jarren Duran This Summer
With a 55-49 record and a seat at the Wild Card table, the Red Sox have seemingly played themselves out of selling this summer even after trading former franchise face Rafael Devers to the Giants last month. There’s been plenty of speculation about the possibility that they could trade from their glut of outfield talent and move Jarren Duran, but it seems as though that might … [Read more...] about Red Sox Unlikely To Trade Jarren Duran This Summer
Rays “Softening” Stance On Dealing Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe
The Rays have struggled badly in the month of July, with a 6-14 record that has left them just one game over .500 and 2.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the club’s recent skid has forced their front office to reconsider some of its stances on keeping certain players in the fold, including first baseman Yandy Diaz and second baseman … [Read more...] about Rays “Softening” Stance On Dealing Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe