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Despite looking like a star in the making to begin his career, Eloy Jimenez has not launched into stardom. Now, he is looking for a new home. Up and Down Former Silver Slugger Headed To Free Agency Eloy Jimenez came into the league and quickly made waves. He finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2019 and followed that up with a Silver Slugger award in 2020. His strong … [Read more...] about Up And Down Former Silver Slugger Headed To Free Agency

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will likely clash in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. However, a new point of contention may emerge between the two longtime rivals. Both New York and Boston are in the market for a left-handed starter, and according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they were both interested in Blake Snell before he signed a five-year, $182 million deal with the Los … [Read more...] about Yankees, Red Sox Engage in Bidding War for Coveted Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox are aggressively pursuing top talent this offseason, and their ambitions extend far beyond All-Star outfielder Juan Soto. Although Boston remains one of the four potential suitors for Soto, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the club is poised to make significant moves elsewhere. Nightengale reports that the Red Sox are keenly interested in signing not … [Read more...] about Red Sox Targeting Multiple Big-Name Free Agents

4-time All-Star and 2021 Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes is set to hit free agency. Burnes, 30, is coming off a great season with the Orioles. Former Cy Young Winner Set To Test Market Acquired via trade in February, Burnes had an outstanding season for the Orioles. He started 32 games and amassed a 15-9 record. Additionally, he sported a 2.92 ERA and struck out 181 batters. … [Read more...] about Former Cy Young Winner Set To Test Market

MLB teams looking to add depth to their lineup this offseason should target the two-time Gold Glove winner and free agent Tyler O’Neill. The Canadian outfielder had an eventful 2024 season recording 31 home runs, 61 RBIs, four stolen bases, and 99 hits. O’Neill is a clean-up hitter who has proven to be effective when he’s healthy. The 29-year-old has plenty to offer to any … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots for Red Sox Free Agent

With starting pitchers in high demand this offseason, Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta will “almost certainly” reject their qualifying offer in search of a multi-year deal, which would make him a free agent. Given that Pivetta made $7.5 million in his final year of arbitration last season, Boston’s $21.05 million qualifying offer came as a surprise. But in a somewhat … [Read more...] about Best Fits for Red Sox Pitcher After Declining Qualifying Offer

As the MLB Hot Stove season heats up and teams strategize for the upcoming year, it’s not uncommon for unexpected players to capture the spotlight as primary targets for trades or signings. This offseason, right-hander Nick Pivetta has emerged as one of those intriguing surprises. According to insights shared by MLB Network’s JP Morosi on Tuesday, Pivetta is attracting … [Read more...] about MLB Network Insider Reveals Hidden Gem in Starting Pitching Market

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito has exercised his $19 million player option for the 2025 season. Giolito was Boston’s most significant free-agent pitching signing last offseason, inking a two-year, $38.5 million guaranteed deal with a player opt-out after the first season. But the 30-year-old right-hander suffered a UCL injury in his second Spring Training game with … [Read more...] about Injured Red Sox Pitcher Exercises Player Option

On the final day of the regular season, Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida revealed that he had been playing through discomfort in his right shoulder. “When I had swing and misses I felt it a little bit, but I felt like I could keep swinging and playing so that’s why I kept playing,” Yoshida said via translator Yutaro Yamaguchi. According to Ian Browne … [Read more...] about Red Sox Slugger Faces Lengthy Recovery After Offseason Surgery