The Red Sox have signed catcher Roberto Pérez, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s a minor league deal with an invite to major league camp, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds that Perez will get a $1.4MM base salary if added to the roster. Pérez, 35 next week, has been one of the better defensive catchers in the majors during his career but has hardly played … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Roberto Pérez To Minor League Deal
Red Sox, Cooper Criswell Agree To Major League Contract
The Red Sox are in agreement with right-hander Cooper Criswell on a $1MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (X link). He’ll remain in the AL East after being non-tendered by the Rays last month. The move will bring the Sox’s 40-man roster count to 39. Criswell is a Frontline client. Criswell occupied a depth role for Tampa Bay in 2023. He made 10 appearances as a long … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Cooper Criswell Agree To Major League Contract
Astros, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks
December 5: The Angels and Red Sox have also checked in on Hicks, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Both clubs could use some bullpen reinforcements, with Boston relievers having posted a collective 4.32 ERA in 2023 while the Angels were at 4.88. December 4: The Astros, Rangers, Cardinals and Orioles are among the teams with interest in right-hander Jordan Hicks this offseason, per … [Read more...] about Astros, Rangers, Red Sox, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks
Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Royals Interested In Lucas Giolito
Free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito is getting a lot of attention, with Jon Morosi of MLB.com reporting that the Dodgers, Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, and Royals are interested in him. The interest from the Dodgers was already reported but the four other clubs are new mentions. Giolito, 29, is one of the hardest free agents to value. From 2019 to 2021, he made 72 starts and … [Read more...] about Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Royals Interested In Lucas Giolito
AL East Notes: Red Sox, Holliday, Yankees
The Red Sox have been focused on pitching help first and foremost this offseason, yet that isn’t the team’s only target area. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow told reporters (including MLB.com’s Ian Browne) that the Sox are looking at second basemen on both the trade and free agent markets, though a new infielder is likeliest to come via trade. Breslow implied that the … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Red Sox, Holliday, Yankees
Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo
The Yankees and Red Sox have lined up on a rare major trade. The teams announced a deal sending outfielder Alex Verdugo to the Bronx for reliever Greg Weissert and minor league pitchers Richard Fitts and Nicholas Judice. Verdugo, who turns 28 in May, has spent the past four seasons in Boston. The Sox acquired him from the Dodgers as the key piece of the Mookie Betts trade … [Read more...] about Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo
Red Sox Interested In Whit Merrifield
The Red Sox have needs at second base and in the outfield and could perhaps address both of those areas with one player. Per a report from Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, the club has “considered” Whit Merrifield and contacted his representatives, though the report characterizes the talks as preliminary with nothing appearing to be imminent. Merrifield, 35 in … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interested In Whit Merrifield
Red Sox Acquire Tyler O’Neill
The Red Sox brought in outfield help on Friday night, announcing the acquisition of outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the Cardinals. Right-handers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos are going back to St. Louis. O’Neill, 29 in June, has had a mercurial career but showed his tremendous ceiling as recently as 2021. He played 138 games that season, hitting 34 home runs. He struck out at … [Read more...] about Red Sox Acquire Tyler O’Neill
Red Sox Rumors: Second Base, Rotation, Turner, Outfield
The Red Sox have a clear need at second base this winter, and as recently noted, newly installed chief baseball officer Craig Breslow indicated to reporters that he feels a trade is likelier than a free-agent signing. Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic adds some more context from Breslow’s media session, noting that he called the “ideal” acquisition a right-handed bat and plus … [Read more...] about Red Sox Rumors: Second Base, Rotation, Turner, Outfield