MLB Trade Rumors

While we’ve started to see some movement in the pitching market, with Blake Snell and Yusei Kikuchi both coming off the board this week, we’ve yet to see a prominent bat come off the board. Some of that is just the naturally slow pace of MLB’s free agency structure, but there’s also surely an element of Juan Soto holding things up to an extent. Fortunately, it doesn’t appear as … [Read more...] about Latest On Juan Soto

The Red Sox are looking to improve their rotation this winter but it remains to be seen how exactly that will play out. They have previously been connected to top free agents such as Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Blake Snell, as well as trade candidate Garrett Crochet. This week, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Sox actually want to of those top free agents. Sean … [Read more...] about Latest On Red Sox’ Rotation Plans

The Red Sox have already been linked to a wide range of big-name free agents this winter, including most of the top available pitchers.  It comes as no surprise that Corbin Burnes also appears to be on Boston’s radar, as Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes that the Sox are “in on” Burnes. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said earlier this month at the GM Meetings that … [Read more...] about Red Sox Interested In Corbin Burnes

The sweepstakes to land superstar free agent Juan Soto is set to enter its next phase, as ESPN’s Buster Olney reported this afternoon that teams are expected to begin sending offers to the outfielder’s camp this week. Olney adds that to this point in the process, Soto has been meeting with teams and allowing Soto and the officials of interested clubs to get to know each other. … [Read more...] about Teams Expected To Make Offers To Juan Soto This Week

The Red Sox brought back right-handers Isaiah Campbell and Bryan Mata on minor league contracts, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Both players were designated for assignment on Tuesday when the Sox added a pair of prospects to their 40-man roster. Boston waited until tonight’s non-tender deadline to cut them loose, thereby sending them to free agency without needing to run … [Read more...] about Red Sox Re-Sign Bryan Mata, Isaiah Campbell To Minor League Deals

The Red Sox announced their 2025 coaching staff today. José Flores has been named the first base coach/infield instructor while Parker Guinn has been hired as the catching instructor/bullpen catcher. The other names are either returnees from 2024 or previously-reported hirings. Flores, 53, is an internal promotion. He spent the past three seasons as the bench coach for Triple-A … [Read more...] about Red Sox Add José Flores, Parker Guinn To Coaching Staff

Red Sox brass have been signaling their intent to have an aggressive offseason, with president and CEO Sam Kennedy doubling down this week, per Michael Silverman of the Boston Globe. As they look to navigate the next few months, they apparently don’t view the competitive balance tax as a red line. “Even if it takes us over the CBT,” said Kennedy at the owners meetings, “our … [Read more...] about Kennedy: Red Sox Willing To Pay Competitive Balance Tax In 2025

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Rays’ stadium plans … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors

The Red Sox announced they’ve designated right-handers Bryan Mata and Isaiah Campbell for assignment. The moves create the necessary 40-man roster spots for the previously reported additions of Hunter Dobbins and Jhostynxon Garcia to the roster. Mata, 25, was once among the most highly-touted pitchers in the Boston system. The Venezuela native posted excellent numbers in the … [Read more...] about Red Sox Designate Bryan Mata, Isaiah Campbell For Assignment