The Red Sox have signed right-hander Wyatt Mills to a minor league contract covering both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports (X link). The length of the deal reflects Mills’ health situation, as he underwent Tommy John surgery last July and may not pitch at all during the 2024 season. Mills has a 6.21 ERA over 42 career innings in the majors, all … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Wyatt Mills To Two-Year Minor League Deal
Minor MLB Transactions: 11/25/23
The latest minor moves around the league… The Red Sox have signed left-hander Jorge Benitez, according to a post on his personal Instagram account. Another post relayed by Benitez, from Ricardo Arroyo of Baseball Ahora, indicates the deal is a minor league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Benitez, 24, was a ninth-round pick by the Mariners in the 2017 draft … [Read more...] about Minor MLB Transactions: 11/25/23
Breslow: Red Sox Receiving Trade Inquiries On Alex Verdugo
Newly minted Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow candidly acknowledged to reporters at the GM Meetings today that he’s already received trade interest in outfielder Alex Verdugo (via Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe). While there’s no indication that a deal is at all close, it’s nevertheless notable to hear a baseball operations leader willingly offer up that they’ve … [Read more...] about Breslow: Red Sox Receiving Trade Inquiries On Alex Verdugo
Red Sox Select Wikelman Gonzalez, Luis Perales
Just ahead of the deadline to add players to the 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox announced that they have selected the contracts of two right-handed pitchers: Wikelman Gonzalez and Luis Perales. The club’s 40-man roster now sits at 39. Gonzalez, 21, is the No. 9 prospect in the Red Sox system and the top-ranked pitcher, per MLB Pipeline. The righty is coming … [Read more...] about Red Sox Select Wikelman Gonzalez, Luis Perales
Latest On Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agent Timeline
An offseason defined by Shohei Ohtani’s free agency hasn’t been especially active within the first couple weeks. For most of the game’s top spenders, the winter may well be defined by whether they land the two-way superstar. Those clubs may not have to wait long to learn the answer. Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote this morning that teams involved in the Ohtani market believe the … [Read more...] about Latest On Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agent Timeline
Mariners, Red Sox Swap Luis Urias, Isaiah Campbell
The Mariners announced the acquisition of infielder Luis Urias from the Red Sox. Reliever Isaiah Campbell is headed to Boston in a one-for-one swap. Urias, 26, was a consensus top-30 prospect in baseball entering the 2019 season. However, the infielder struggled in limited playing time with the Padres and was shipped to Milwaukee in the deal that brought Trent Grisham to San … [Read more...] about Mariners, Red Sox Swap Luis Urias, Isaiah Campbell
American League Non-Tenders: 11/17/23
The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7:00pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on American League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered … [Read more...] about American League Non-Tenders: 11/17/23
Red Sox Exploring Top Of Rotation Market
Starting pitching is a clear priority for the Red Sox. Boston’s new chief baseball officer Craig Breslow acknowledged as much last week, although they’re certainly not alone in that pursuit. That could extend to the top end of the market. Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote on Tuesday that the Sox were targeting front-line starting pitching. Jon Heyman of the New York Post suggests … [Read more...] about Red Sox Exploring Top Of Rotation Market
Padres Claim Logan Gillaspie
The Padres have claimed right-hander Logan Gillaspie off waivers from the Red Sox, per a team announcement out of Boston. The Padres have several open spots on their 40-man roster, so a corresponding move isn’t necessary. Boston’s 40-man roster count is now down to 38 players. Gillaspie, 26, spent only a couple months in the Boston organization. The Sox picked him up from the … [Read more...] about Padres Claim Logan Gillaspie
