The Red Sox have shown interest in free agent infielder Gio Urshela, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo tipped his hat on X to other uses on that site, @iTalkStudiosYT and @GlenielGarcia2, but he downplayed the situation more than those outlets. Cotillo noted that no deal was close and that the Sox haven’t done anything to separate themselves from other interested clubs … [Read more...] about Red Sox Have Shown Interest In Gio Urshela
AL East Notes: Sale, Tiedemann, Ramirez
The Chris Sale-for-Vaughn Grissom trade between the Braves and Red Sox caught many in baseball by surprise, including Sale himself. The veteran southpaw related in a recent appearance on the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast (hat tip to WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford) that being dealt “wasn’t even in the realm of possibilities. That wasn’t even a thought that crossed my mind” heading … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Sale, Tiedemann, Ramirez
Latest On Red Sox, Jordan Montgomery
The end of February is now less than a week away and Spring Training games have begun, yet plenty of significant free agents remain unsigned. As long as they linger on the open market, they will continue to be the subject of discussion. That’s particularly true of the “Boras Four,” which is formed by Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman, all of whom … [Read more...] about Latest On Red Sox, Jordan Montgomery
Red Sox Re-Sign Joely Rodriguez To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox re-signed left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez. Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe tweeted this morning that Rodriguez was at the Red Sox’ spring facility in Fort Myers, Fla. MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo added that he’s in camp on a minor league deal. Rodriguez is a client of L.A. Sports Management. Rodriguez, 32, was with the Sox in 2023 but pitched just 11 … [Read more...] about Red Sox Re-Sign Joely Rodriguez To Minor League Deal
Red Sox, Brayan Bello Discussing Extension
The Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello are actively engaged in contract discussions, Bello himself tells Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. While the 24-year-old righty didn’t put a specific timetable on when an agreement might come together, he suggested it’s possible that a deal could come together this spring. Bello has long been viewed as a potential core piece for the Sox. … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Brayan Bello Discussing Extension
Eric Hosmer Retires
First baseman Eric Hosmer hasn’t been on a major league roster in almost a year and has now decided to hang up his spikes. He tells John Perrotto of Forbes that he has now officially retired and is pivoting into the media sphere. Hosmer, now 34, was one of many high-profile prospects in the Royals’ system, going back almost a couple of decades. The club leaned into a lengthy … [Read more...] about Eric Hosmer Retires
Red Sox, Dalton Guthrie Agree To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox agreed to a minor league contract with infielder/outfielder Dalton Guthrie, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Guthrie has logged MLB time with the Phillies in each of the past two seasons, albeit in a quite limited role. The 28-year-old has tallied 28 plate appearances in each season while appearing in a combined total of 37 games. In that small sample, he’s … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Dalton Guthrie Agree To Minor League Deal
Red Sox, Triston Casas Have Discussed Possible Extension
2023 was a difficult season for the Red Sox as the club suffered a second consecutive fifth-place finish in the AL East with an identical 78-84 record to their disappointing 2022 campaign. With that being said, rookie first baseman Triston Casas served as a bright spot in the otherwise tough season as he rode a blistering second half to a third place finish in AL Rookie of the … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Triston Casas Have Discussed Possible Extension
Red Sox To Sign Liam Hendriks
The Red Sox are reportedly in agreement with right-hander Liam Hendriks on a two-year deal that will guarantee him $10MM, though he can earn as much as $20MM via incentives. There’s also a 2026 mutual option for the ALIGND Sports Agency client. The deal is pending a physical. Hendriks, 35, was the AL’s Comeback Player of the Year award winner in 2023 after he managed to return … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Sign Liam Hendriks