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As big free-agent names like Jeff Hoffman, Tanner Scott, and Kirby Yates have come off the board, the Red Sox have largely stood pat. The Red Sox seem to be counting heavily on sophomore Justin Slaten and returning veteran Liam Hendriks to solve the vacant closer role somehow.

Last week, the Boston Red Sox signed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb to a minor-league deal with a camp invite. The Middleboro, Massachusetts native was the 15th overall selection in the 2014 MLB draft by the Los Angeles Angels. Since then, he's spent time with the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, but now he's returning to his home state to play for his favorite team growing up.

The Boston Red Sox went all-in to acquire starting pitcher Garrett Crochet this offseason. Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow traded four prospects, including catcher Kyle Teel and outfielder Braden Montgomery, to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Crochet back in December. It was a hefty price, but necessary as teams across the league scrambled for top-of-the-line starting pitching.

In his 10th and final year on the ballot, former Mets closer Billy Wagner finally garnered enough votes to take his rightful place in Cooperstown in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Boston Red Sox have done a lot of good this offseason, but it isn't enough to make them favorites in the American League East. After a busy but somewhat underwhelming winter, Boston has generated more concerns and questions than answers to its 2025 roster. The Sox have no doubt improved their pitching, but big-name acquisitions and better offense still elude them. Here are the three biggest red flags that spell trouble for the Red Sox this year.

The market for free-agent infielder Alex Bregman has appeared bleak this offseason, but the Houston Astros aren't ready to part ways without having their say. Bregman, a target for various teams across baseball including the Boston Red Sox, still hasn't signed. There are less than three weeks left until pitchers and catchers begin to report for spring training, leaving very little time for Bregman and all suitors. “Well, he has not signed with anyone, right?” Houston manager Joe Espada told FOX26 Houston's Will Kunkel.

With just weeks to go until spring training, the Boston Red Sox still need to make a few moves to deliver the offseason they promised at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. Red Sox fans have had names of hopeful additions on their minds for months, and calls for the team to sign someone have only grown louder as next season nears. Boston has been linked to plenty of names on the reliever market, while just a few of its position player targets remain available. After the Dodgers signed Tanner Scott and the Blue Jays inked Anthony Santander, the list of potential reinforcements is thinning quickly.

Frederick Wiseman and Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee have cameos in the indie that premiered at the 2024 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.

It's not always easy to project how MLB markets will take shape, but the Red Sox handled things beautifully with Nick Pivetta. To the surprise of many, Boston presented Pivetta with a qualifying offer after the 2024 season ended.

Multiple questions ran through fans' minds when the Boston Red Sox selected Conrad Cason in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Would the Red Sox be able to persuade Cason to forgo college and jump to professional baseball? If so, does he stick at shortstop on the days he's not pitching? Cason is an electric factory — that's one thing we do know.

Alex Bregman — the best position player remaining in free agency — is ready to sign a contract. Will the Detroit Tigers take control of the market?

It is hard for it to not cross Sean Newcomb's mind. But the odds being against Newcomb won't stop him from battling it out with Boston's other less-cemented lefty relievers –Brennan Bernardino, Chris Murphy, Zach Penrod — and fellow non-roster invitees for a spot with the Red Sox.

The Toronto Blue Jays elected not to go out quietly this offseason, and it may directly impact the Boston Red Sox and their potential pursuit of landing four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Toronto signed free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5 million contract in free agency, per ESPN's Jorge Castillo, on Monday. Santander is fresh off crushing a career-best 44 home runs as a first-time All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024. Satander's ascendance and Guerrero's well-established power could create the most lethal one-two punch in the American League East.

The Boston Red Sox entered the offseason with a need for starting pitching, and they acquired a number of them over the first few months, including former Los Angeles Angels starter Patrick Sandoval. Boston signed the left-handed hurler to a two-year deal worth $18.25 million, knowing that he's recovering from elbow surgery that will likely cost him a big chunk of the first year. Sandoval recently told MassLive that he was caught off guard by the Angels' decision to non-tender him ahead of the November deadline. “I wasn't expecting it at all,” Sandoval said.

Andrew Kittredge and Jeff Hoffman — recently signed with division rivals. The market for elite relievers like Tanner Scott and Carlos Estévez will be competitive and, therefore, expensive. The Red Sox haven't been inclined to spend on players with pricey or lengthy contract demands despite many available free agents meeting their needs.

The St. Louis Cardinals are nearly two months away from Opening Day 2025 but haven't made any significant moves this winter to help improve the roster. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak was not pleasantly welcomed by some fans on Saturday at the organization's annual Winter Warm-Up. In his final offseason as head honcho for St. Louis, it's safe to say Mo is dropping the ball. Trading superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado is the Cardinals' top priority.

“I'm competing, but also preparing for the season,” Campbell said. Campbell carries himself with the confidence of an older player. Coming from Georgia, Campbell has learned a lot about being a member of the Red Sox after playing in Portland and Worcester. ⋅ The Sox did the right thing by making a deal with Jarren Duran instead of following through on their policy to go to an arbitration hearing with any player who doesn't sign before the deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring their second right-hander pitcher of the week.

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The Salem Red Sox, in conjunction with the Boston Red Sox, have announced their coaching staff for the 2025 Carolina League Season, including four returning staff members. Ozzie Chavez has been promoted to manager after spending the last two seasons as bench coach. He previously managed the Red Sox’ Dominican Republic […]

All-Star shortstop and two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager says he feels great and will be ready to go on the first day of spring training.

People here in our region are remembering Bob Eucker, who died at 90 years old.

Jan. 16—There will be a few changes at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field this summer, including the ballpark's new branded name. One thing not changing, though, is the person guiding the Portland Sea Dogs. Chad Epperson will return to manage the Sea Dogs in 2025, the Boston Red Sox announced Thursday. "The atmosphere (at Hadlock Field) is always great. Geoff (Iacuessa, the team's general ...

On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox announced personnel moves that involved two Worcester-raised people in Brian Abraham and Rich Gedman.

The New York Mets may have just struck gold in the international signing market with the addition of Elian Peña,

Sabol, 27, batted .313 in 11 games for the Giants while spending most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

The right-hander had a 2.16 ERA in 100 games for the Red Sox the past two years.

The Yankees are signing veteran Dominic Smith to a minor-league deal. The ex-Met appeared in 93 games for Boston and Cincinnati last season.

Jan. 12—MANCHESTER — Mickey Gasper got the call while having dinner on Christmas Eve. That is when the 29-year-old from Merrimack was told by Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow that he was now a member of the Minnesota Twins. The Red Sox traded Gasper, who made his MLB debut and played 13 games for Boston this past season, to Minnesota for left-handed pitcher Jovani Moran that ...

NEW YORK — Yes, they lost out on retaining Juan Soto, but if you were to grade the Yankees on their offseason, you would still have to give them a “B” for more than adequately addressing their primary needs — Cody Bellinger for center field to hopefully offset a lot of the lost offense from Soto, Max Fried for the top of the rotation and Devin Williams for closer. Credit the Yankees’ ...