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Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Josh TaylorThe Boston Red Sox and left-hander Josh Taylor avoided salary arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.025 million deal, according to a source. Ryan Brasier, Abraham Almonte, Nick Pivetta, Alex Verdugo, Rob Refsnyder, Christian Arroyo and Reese McGuire remain arbitration-eligible. The 29-year-old Taylor didn't pitch at all last season due to a back injury, but the Red Sox are hoping he'll return in 2023 and be as effective as he was in 2021, when he posted a 3.40 ERA (2.83 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, one save and 28.7 percent strikeout rate in 47 2/3 relief innings in his third major-league season with Boston. Taylor won't carry any fantasy relevance.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 12, 2023, 6:30:38 PM- BOS
Greg Allen Agrees With Red Sox On Minor-League DealThe Boston Red Sox agreed with free-agent outfielder Greg Allen on a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Allen didn't make his 2022 season debut until the second half of the season due to a hamstring, and he finished with a weak .186/.260/.271 slash line with only two home runs, eight RBI, 17 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 46 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old switch-hitter will strictly provide Boston with outfield depth if he sticks around with the organization. Allen is a career .232/.299/.336 hitter with a .635 OPS and 10 home runs in six big-league seasons. His greatest asset is probably his speed, as he's swiped 45 bases in 282 games played.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 12, 2023, 1:04:29 AM - BOS
Injured Trevor Story Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Will Miss TimeBoston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) underwent an elbow procedure on Monday, per a tweet from the team's official Twitter account on Tuesday. Story underwent a successful internal bracing procedure of the right ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to miss time to begin the 2023 season. Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery at Texas Metroplex Institute in Arlington, Texas. Story hit .238 in his first season with the Red Sox in 2022, logging a .303 on-base percentage, 16 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 396 plate appearances while seeing all of his playing time at second base. With Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Story is expected to serve as Boston's regular shortstop whenever he's cleared to play following his surgery.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 10, 2023, 8:01:57 PM - BOS
Red Sox, Rafael Devers Agree On 11-Year ExtensionThe Boston Red Sox and star third baseman Rafael Devers are in agreement on an 11-year, $331 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal is not done, but the physical process has started. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports the contract doesn't include a no-trade clause, and Devers will receive a $20 million signing bonus. Devers and the team just avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $17.5 million deal. The 26-year-old's extension breaks a Boston franchise record and also the MLB record for biggest contract for a third baseman. But he's proven to be one of the best hitters in baseball the last several seasons and slashed .295/.358/.521 with an .879 OPS, 27 home runs, 88 RBI, 84 runs scored and three steals in 141 games in 2022 with Boston. Devers will be a pricey fantasy commodity in the early rounds of 2023 drafts.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 4, 2023, 11:02:55 PM - BOSRed Sox Avoid Arbitration With Rafael Devers
The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers, the team announced in a tweet on Tuesday. The American League East club tweeted the following: "The #RedSox today have agreed to terms with Rafael Devers on a one-year contract for the 2023 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration." One of fantasy baseball's best hitters and best third baseman, Devers enjoyed a strong 2022 season at the plate. The 25-year-old hit .295 last year with a .358 on-base percentage in 614 plate appearances. He also added 27 home runs and three stolen bases in the process. He's hit at least .279 with a minimum of 27 home runs in each of his last three full seasons.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 3, 2023, 7:39:55 PM - BOS
Marlins Interested In Trading For Triston CasasThe Miami Marlins have discussed a potential trade with the Boston Red Sox involving first baseman Triston Casas, per the Miami Herald's Craig Mish and Barry Jackson. Per Mish and Jackson, the Marlins are willing to move one starting pitcher this offseason in order to bolster their lineup. However, the Red Sox have so far rejected all offers. Casas is one of baseball's top prospects and boasts elite power potential. The 22-year-old slashed .273/.382/.481 with 11 home runs and 38 RBI in 317 plate appearances in 2022 with Triple-A Worcester and .197/.358/.408 with five HR and 12 RBI in 95 plate appearances with the Red Sox. The Marlins may need to include several hitters to complete a deal, and the Athletic's Chad Jennings has reported that the Red Sox have interest in second/third baseman Joey Wendle.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 3, 2023, 5:10:14 AM - BOS
Red Sox, Corey Kluber Agree On One-Year DealThe Boston Red Sox and free-agent right-hander Corey Kluber agreed to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2024 season on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the deal is for $10 million, with an $11 million option for 2024. The three-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner spent the 2022 season pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays, going 10-10 with a 4.34 ERA (3.57 FIP), 1.21 WHIP and 20.2 percent strikeout rate in 31 starts covering 164 innings pitched. The 36-year-old was respectable for the Rays last year, but injuries will be a concern for fantasy managers, as well as his decrease in strikeout rate and velocity. And staying in the tough American League East in a hitter's park won't be easy as he nears the end of his career.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 28, 2022, 6:03:17 PM - BOS
Red Sox Listening To Offers On Chris SaleBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has been on the radar of a few clubs around the league. The oft-injured 33-year-old started two games last season (and 11 in the previous three years), posting an 0-1 record along with a 3.18 ERA and five strikeouts. Sale has two years left on his current contract and has a no-trade clause. As a result, moving the veteran may be challenging, even if the team was actively looking to deal him. While it's apparent Sale's best days are well behind him, he could have plenty of quality outings left in the tank if he can remain healthy moving ahead.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 26, 2022, 2:37:41 AM - BOS
Niko Goodrum, Red Sox Agree On Minor-League ContractInfielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum and the Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Wednesday morning. The veteran hit .116 with a .156 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 45 plate appearances for the Houston Astros last season. He logged a .311 average and a .500 on-base percentage to go along with a pair of home runs and stolen bases in 62 plate appearances for Houston's Triple-A affiliate during the 2022 campaign.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 21, 2022, 7:29:20 PM - BOS
Justin Turner Agrees With Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox and free-agent third baseman Justin Turner agreed to a two-year deal worth just under $22 million on Sunday, according to sources. The 38-year-old Turner is expected to spend most of his time at designated hitter or first base with Rafael Devers locked in at the hot corner. It's an end of an era for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Turner had spent the last nine years in LA. Turner will help make up for the loss of J.D. Martinez, who ironically signed with the Dodgers on Saturday. Turner's power was way down in his final season with the Blue, as he posted just 13 home runs and a .438 slugging percentage in 128 games. He lands in a good environment at Fenway Park and in the hitter-friendly American League East, but fantasy managers should expect more diminished power along with a useful average and on-base percentage.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 19, 2022, 3:04:37 AM