The Red Sox made waves on Saturday afternoon, trading seven-time All-Star and 2018 World Series champion Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for young infielder Vaughn Grissom. Boston needed a second baseman, and Grissom can fill that role right away – and potentially for years to come. Still, as talented as Grissom very well may be, it’s hard not to view the trade as … [Read more...] about Red Sox Could Be Looking To Shed Additional Payroll
Alex Anthopoulos, Craig Breslow Discuss Chris Sale Trade
The Braves and Red Sox got together on a major trade earlier today where Boston swapped left-hander Chris Sale and cash considerations to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom. In the aftermath of the deal’s announcement, Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos and Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow both spoke to reporters about the deal … [Read more...] about Alex Anthopoulos, Craig Breslow Discuss Chris Sale Trade
Braves, Red Sox Trade Chris Sale For Vaughn Grissom
The Braves and Red Sox have agreed to a major trade, as left-hander Chris Sale will head to Atlanta in exchange for infield prospect Vaughn Grissom, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The Sox will also include $17MM in the deal to help cover Sale’s $27.5MM salary for the 2024 season, as per the Boston Globe’s Alex Speier. Sale had a full no-trade clause that he has waived to … [Read more...] about Braves, Red Sox Trade Chris Sale For Vaughn Grissom
Red Sox Exploring Trades Involving Outfielders
The Red Sox are exploring trades involving their young outfielders, reports Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. While Speier doesn’t identify anyone who is specifically part of talks, the Sox have a few intriguing possibilities. Of the six primary outfielders on the 40-man roster, three have yet to qualify for arbitration: Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela. Duran has … [Read more...] about Red Sox Exploring Trades Involving Outfielders
Red Sox To Sign Lucas Giolito
The Red Sox are taking on a flier on Lucas Giolito. The sides are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $38.5MM guarantee that allows the CAA client to opt out after the first season. Giolito will collect an $18MM salary next year and would receive a $1MM buyout if he exercises the opt-out. His ’25 salary is worth $19MM. If he doesn’t opt out next winter, a conditional option … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Sign Lucas Giolito
Red Sox Reportedly Interested In Robert Stephenson, Amed Rosario
The Red Sox have made clear throughout the offseason that adding to the club’s starting rotation is their top priority this winter but MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reports that Boston’s pursuit of rotation arms hasn’t stopped them from looking elsewhere, even beyond their reported pursuit of outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Per Cotillo, the Red Sox also have interest in righty … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reportedly Interested In Robert Stephenson, Amed Rosario
Reds Remain In The Mix For Yariel Rodriguez
The Reds and Red Sox are among the teams still showing interest in free agent right-hander Yariel Rodriguez, tweets Francys Romero. Last week, Romero reported that the Pirates, Astros, Blue Jays and Yankees were also in the running. Cincinnati hasn’t been frequently tied to Rodriguez throughout the offseason. The Reds were among roughly half the league that sent scouts to … [Read more...] about Reds Remain In The Mix For Yariel Rodriguez
Latest On Red Sox’s Free Agent Pursuits
The Red Sox have yet to make any waves on the free agent market. Boston’s offseason spending thus far consists of a $1MM signing of depth arm Cooper Criswell. Boston has been linked to a number of high-profile players in recent weeks, many of whom remain available. The Sox were at least on the periphery of the Yoshinobu Yamamoto bidding in its final few days. With free agency’s … [Read more...] about Latest On Red Sox’s Free Agent Pursuits
Red Sox Sign Mark Kolozsvary To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox have signed catcher Mark Kolozsvary to a minor league contract, ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports (via X). The deal contains an invitation to Boston’s big league Spring Training camp. Kolozsvary’s MLB resume consists of 10 games with the Reds in 2022 and then one game (or, one half-inning as a defensive replacement) with the Orioles this past season. The 28-year-old … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Mark Kolozsvary To Minor League Deal