Five MLB teams, namely the Blue Jays, Pirates, Reds, Red Sox, and Yankees have expressed interest in veteran Tony Kemp, who is currently a free agent for the first time in his career, according to a report by FanSided’s Robert Murray. Kemp, a versatile player with experience at second base and left field, spent the…
When the Red Sox secured Garrett Whitlock with a long-term extension in the spring of 2022, they had high hopes for him to become a reliable part of the starting rotation for years to come. However, his progress has been hindered by a series of injuries over the past two years. Whitlock’s 2022 season was…
The Red Sox, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today and MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, are expressing interest in reliever Ryne Stanek, joining other teams in pursuing the right-hander. Stanek, 32, is seen as a candidate for a rebound, having delivered a somewhat average performance with the Astros last season. Over 50 2/3 innings, he posted…
Following the acquisition of a top offensive player through a trade and the signing of a multi-time All-Star starting pitcher in MLB free agency, are the New York Yankees adopting a more conservative approach? Recent reports suggest a sense of financial restraint, particularly in their pursuit of relief pitching. According to insider Jon Heyman…
Enhancing pitching emerged as a primary focus for Boston during the offseason, extending beyond the Major League field to all aspects in 2024. In the previous season, the Red Sox concluded with the 22nd ranking in starting pitching ERA (4.68) and the 20th ranking in relief pitching ERA (4.32). The team faced challenges with…
Jedixson Paez, the Red Sox pitching prospect, was among the exclusive group of eight teenagers who pitched 50 or more innings in the Carolina League in the previous season. Having recently turned 20, Paez established himself as a reliable presence on the mound for Low-A Salem in 2023. As a 19-year-old right-hander, he recorded…