Red Sox holding their ground for now
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"That's business, baby." Boston Red Sox free-agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito said that to Rob Bradford on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" podcast last week, an
That heavy wind coming from the northeastern part of the United States is the collective annoyed sigh from Boston Red Sox fans getting impatient while their team continues to operate with a very patient approach in free agency.
Spring training excitement is building as baseball fans gear up for the upcoming season. The Boston Red Sox have put single-game tickets on sale today, while the Tampa Bay Rays will follow with their ticket sales starting Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox have a brutal distinction: They are the only team in MLB that hasn't made a free agent signing yet this offseason. That became official when the Colorado Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday night, removing their name from that list. The Red Sox haven't been entirely quiet.
The Boston Red Sox are currently in “the market for left-handed relievers”, according to Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo adds how the Red Sox are in particular looking at lefty relievers “such as Danny Coulombe,
Giolito signed a two-year, $38.5 million contract with the Red Sox in 2023 that included a $19 million mutual option for 2026. He missed all of the 2024 campaign with an elbow injury but returned for this past season.
Guests will start with baseball-themed games, appetizers and drinks on the concourse before moving to the outfield grass for dinner and more.
The Red Sox do not have a left-handed setup man on their roster, and they may not be able to retain the one they had in 2025. Justin Wilson is reportedly considering retirement if he can't link up with a team that is a "legitimate World Series contender" according to The Athletic.
After acquiring Crochet via trade ahead of last season and then extending him with a six-year, $170 million contract, the team has fortified its staff with some impactful depth. The Red Sox traded for both Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo who, along with Brayan Bello, should help carry the pitching staff.
The Boston Red Sox have quickly gone from a team that has struggled to develop pitching, to a powerhouse over the last couple of seasons. Guys like Brayan Bell