The Red Sox are showing “strong interest” in a reunion with left-hander James Paxton, according Rob Bradford of WEEI. The 35-year-old lefty signed with Boston prior to the 2021 season while rehabbing Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2022 season before making 19 starts for the club in 2023. Ever since Paxton made his major league debut in 2013, he’s been dogged by … [Read more...] about Red Sox Reportedly Showing “Strong Interest” In James Paxton
Red Sox, Angels Reportedly Interested In Teoscar Hernandez
The Red Sox and Angels are both showing interest in outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Hernandez’s market has been fairly quiet since the offseason started last month, as slugger Shohei Ohtani dominated the positional market for much of the offseason to this point while the outfield market has seen most of its activity come from trades, … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Angels Reportedly Interested In Teoscar Hernandez
Latest On Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market
There’s been ample speculation about the eventual price tag of a Yoshinobu Yamamoto contract, but until early this week, the right-hander hadn’t discussed specific years and dollars with clubs, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Teams eyeing the NPB ace’s services were asked to submit a “preliminary” bid early in the process to gauge the seriousness of their interest, per Passan, but … [Read more...] about Latest On Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market
Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson To Hitting Coordinator Role
The Red Sox have hired Dillon Lawson to a hitting coordinator role, with Lawson himself relaying the news to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Lawson will be working primarily with Boston’s upper-level minor leaguers. Lawson was hired to work in the Yankees’ organization in 2018 and made the jump to that club’s major league hitting coach prior to the 2022 season. With the club … [Read more...] about Red Sox Hire Dillon Lawson To Hitting Coordinator Role
Dodgers Considering $250MM+ Offer To Yamamoto
The Dodgers are considering presenting an offer in the $250-300MM range to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, reports Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Reports from yesterday indicated that teams are likely to put forth contract proposals to the NPB star this week, with a decision perhaps coming by Monday. Yamamoto’s landing spot and price point are perhaps the biggest remaining story of … [Read more...] about Dodgers Considering $250MM+ Offer To Yamamoto
Red Sox, Blue Jays To Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto
NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is in the process of meeting with interested MLB clubs and is slated to meet with both the Red Sox and Blue Jays in the coming days, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Yamamoto met with the Yankees yesterday and the Giants on Sunday. Mets owner Steve Cohen reportedly flew to Japan to meet with Yamamoto before his current slate of team visits in North … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Blue Jays To Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto
MLBTR Poll: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market
With Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto off the board, one of the next big questions of the offseason is what awaits NPB ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The three-time defending Sawamura Award winner as Japan’s top pitcher is widely regarded as the best remaining free agent. Hitting the open market at a nearly unprecedented age of 25, he is generally viewed as a top-of-the-rotation … [Read more...] about MLBTR Poll: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Market
Mariners “Rebuffed” Red Sox’ Interest In Young Starting Pitchers
The Red Sox’ offseason search for starting pitching hasn’t yet produced any results, although that’s in large part due to the holdup that Yoshinobu Yamamoto is placing on the market. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe breaks down the Sox’ interest in Yamamoto and the manner in which said interest has thus far prevented them from making offers elsewhere on the market (e.g. Aaron … [Read more...] about Mariners “Rebuffed” Red Sox’ Interest In Young Starting Pitchers
Red Sox Sign Roberto Pérez To Minor League Deal
The Red Sox have signed catcher Roberto Pérez, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. It’s a minor league deal with an invite to major league camp, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds that Perez will get a $1.4MM base salary if added to the roster. Pérez, 35 next week, has been one of the better defensive catchers in the majors during his career but has hardly played … [Read more...] about Red Sox Sign Roberto Pérez To Minor League Deal