In mid-July, Trevor Story didn’t completely rule out the chance of making a return to the Red Sox this season, and the team is also keeping that possibility open. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was heartened by Story’s comments, interpreting them as a sign that the shortstop is feeling positive about his rehabilitation progress. Red…
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired catcher Nick Raposo from the St. Louis Cardinals via waivers and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Paolo Espino has also been sent to Triple-A Buffalo to clear a roster spot for left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, who was acquired in a trade with the Dodgers involving four-time…
Chase Anderson is heading to free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The veteran right-hander was designated for assignment by the Red Sox just before the trade deadline to make room for James Paxton. Anderson, who was signed by the Red Sox to a $1.25 million deal in the spring,…
The Red Sox announced they traded four prospects to acquire an additional bullpen arm before the trade deadline on Tuesday. In exchange for Luis García from the Los Angeles Angels, Boston sent outfielder Matthew Lugo, first baseman Niko Kavadas, and right-handed pitchers Ryan Zeferjahn and Yeferson Vargas. Lugo had a solid performance this season, hitting…
BOSTON — Since taking the reins last fall, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has emphasized the need to convert some of the team’s position player assets into high-level pitching depth. On Monday, he took a significant step in that direction with a new trade. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and…
Last week, the Boston Red Sox provided a concerning update regarding Triston Casas’ recovery from his rib injury. On July 19, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated that Casas was “far” from being ready for a rehab assignment. However, early in the week of July 21, Cora shared that the first baseman had “turned a…
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox are reportedly eyeing Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo, according to Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. The Red Sox are primarily looking to strengthen their pitching staff, both in the starting rotation and the bullpen, but their exact strategy remains uncertain. With the…
The Boston Red Sox faced a challenging 2023-24 offseason, primarily due to moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers signed former Red Sox free-agent targets Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Teoscar Hernández, and James Paxton. Just a day after facing one of these targets, the Red Sox have an opportunity to strengthen their roster before the…
The Boston Red Sox are eagerly awaiting the return of first baseman Triston Casas, who is recovering from torn cartilage in his ribcage. Unfortunately, they’ll need to wait longer. Despite small strides in his recovery, Casas remains far from returning to the field. Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided a discouraging update, stating that Casas…
Red Sox fans who watched David Ortiz become a Boston sports legend will feel nostalgic seeing the club’s 19th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Red Sox selected D’Angelo Ortiz, the son of the iconic “Big Papi,” with the 567th overall pick. D’Angelo, a 20-year-old third baseman, hails from Miami Dade College in Florida….