Red Sox Offseason Tracker: Rumors, Signings, Trades and More originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Red Sox are expected to be active this offseason after missing the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. they will have several intriguing options in free agency and many possibilities in the commercial market to address your most pressing needs, including pitching and right-handed hitting.
Offseason rumors are already flying with Boston linked to superstar free agent outfielder Juan Soto and Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, among others. To make sure you don’t miss any Red Sox rumors, signings or trades this offseason, follow our tracker below for instant updates:
Wednesday, November 13: The White Sox are interested in Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu to headline a trade for Garrett Crochet. according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com.
Wednesday, November 13: The Red Sox have an agreement to hire Chris Holt as their new bullpen coach. by Roch Kubatko of MASN. A native of Maine, Holt most recently served as director of pitching and pitching coach for the Baltimore Orioles.
Tuesday, November 12: The Red Sox are among a dozen teams interested in free agent right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. according to WEEI’s Rob Bradford. Eovaldi helped Boston to a World Series title in 2018.
Tuesday, November 12: Juan Soto tops Red Sox “wanted list” according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. They are one of several teams expected to meet with Soto and his agent Scott Boras this week.
Friday, November 8: The Red Sox are “right in the middle” of trade talks involving White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com.
Thursday, November 7: The Red Sox are interested in free agent outfielder Teoscar Hernández. according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Thursday, November 7: The Red Sox are among the teams “expected to make an effort” for free agent shortstop Willy Adames. according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Adames is coming off a career year with the Milwaukee Brewers in which he totaled 33 doubles, 32 home runs and 122 RBIs.
Wednesday, November 6: The Red Sox are among the teams “interested” in free agent left-handed ace Max Fried. according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Wednesday, November 6: According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Red Sox are among half a dozen teams expected to be in the mix for the best free agent on the market, slugging outfielder Juan Soto.
Monday, November 4: the red sox extended the qualifying offer for one year and $21 million to right-hander Nick Pivetta but did not give it to outfielder Tyler O’Neill. Pivetta has until November 19 to accept or reject it. The Red Sox will receive a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere in free agency.