MLB Trade Rumors

The Red Sox have been dealing with some tension around the infield this spring, as their recent acquisition of Alex Bregman has led to questions about where Bregman—and, by extension, Rafael Devers—will play in 2024. Bregman is the superior defender at third base, but Devers to publicly emphasized that his position is third base. Meanwhile, team officials have refused to … [Read more...] about Red Sox Notes: Third Base, Giolito, Murphy

Red Sox lefty Zach Penrod underwent an MRI due to an elbow issue recently, and manager Alex Cora provided an update to reporters (including MassLive’s Chris Cotillo) today on Penrod’s status. While the MRI revealed no structural damage and only elbow inflammation, Cora acknowledged that he’s been shut down for the time being and that Penrod will “be out for a while” even though … [Read more...] about Zach Penrod Facing Significant Absence Due To Elbow Inflammation

The Red Sox had their biggest offseason in years this winter, and after a failed pursuit of Juan Soto kicked things off in earnest by pulling off a massive trade with the White Sox where they sent multiple top prospects to Chicago in exchange for the club’s top left-handed pitcher. That Garrett Crochet deal naturally brought to mind the Chris Sale swap from nearly a decade ago, … [Read more...] about Poll: Will The Red Sox Extend Garrett Crochet This Spring?

The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with left-hander Matt Moore, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI. He’ll presumably head to big league camp for the remainder of spring training. Moore, 36, has spent the bulk of the past two seasons with the Angels. He made a couple of quick pit stops in Cleveland and Miami following the Angels’ Aug. 2023 mass waiver purge, but more … [Read more...] about Red Sox, Matt Moore Agree To Minor League Deal

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 Red Sox signing Alex … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Alex Bregman, The Padres Add Players, And No Extension For Vlad Jr.

Though Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox, the Tigers were one of the finalists. It was reported last week that Detroit had an offer of six years and $171.5MM on the table with an opt-out after year two, though there were some deferrals involved. This week, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press provides some more details and context for the talks between the Tigers and … [Read more...] about Details On Negotiations Between Tigers, Alex Bregman

Red Sox president Sam Kennedy spoke to members of the media today, including Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic and Chris Cotillo of MassLive. He confirmed that the club is over the line when it comes to the competitive balance tax and expects to stay there, with room to possibly make additions. Public estimates of the club’s CBT number have them right around the line, which will be … [Read more...] about Kennedy: Red Sox Expect To Pay CBT In 2025

The Red Sox were first linked to Dylan Cease’s market back in early December, before Boston acquired Garrett Crochet from the White Sox and signed free agent Walker Buehler.  These moves brought some needed reinforcement to Boston’s rotation, but the team’s interest in Cease continues to at least linger, as MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam reports that the Sox “have been in touch … [Read more...] about Red Sox Continue To Have “Due Diligence” Interest In Dylan Cease

Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford is behind schedule this spring, as noted by MassLive’s Christopher Smith. The issue at hand is soreness in his right patellar tendon, and Smith notes that the injury actually dates back to early last season, in his third start of the 2024 campaign. Crawford, 29 in April, made a league-leading 33 starts for the Red Sox last year but faded … [Read more...] about Kutter Crawford Behind In Camp Due To Lingering Knee Soreness