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 lots of possibilities on the commercial market to meet their most pressing needs, including right-handed throwing and hitting.
Offseason rumors are already swirling, 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 throughout the 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 from MASN. A native of Maine, Holt most recently served as the Director of Pitching/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 Rob Bradford of WEEI. Eovaldi helped Boston win a World Series title in 2018.
Tuesday November 12: Juan Soto is at the top of the Red Sox “wanted list.” according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. They are among several teams expected to meet with Soto and his agent Scott Boras this week.
Friday November 8: The Red Sox are “in the thick 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 Hernandez, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Thursday November 7: The Red Sox are among the teams “should make a push” 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 for the best free agent on the market, outfielder Juan Soto.
Monday November 4: The Red Sox extended qualifying offer for one year by $21 million to right-hander Nick Pivetta but didn’t give it to outfielder Tyler O’Neill. Pivetta has until November 19 to accept or refuse it. The Red Sox will receive a compensatory draft pick if he signs elsewhere in free agency.
