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Mikey Romero News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 22

Red Sox’ Mikey Romero ranked No. 5 third base prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline

Earlier this week, MLB Pipeline ranked Red Sox minor league infielder Mikey Romero as one of the top 10 third base prospects in baseball heading into the 2026 season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Former Red Sox Fan-Favorite Emerges in Tigers Rumors

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation has certainly gotten overhauled this offseason, to say the least. If everyone can stay healthy throughout Spring Training, the Red Sox will enter the 2026 season with a rotation looking like Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and Johan Oviedo.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox-Cubs Trade Rumors Get Reality Check From MLB Insider

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made it quite clear on Wednesday that he's hoping for excellent infield defense this year. The Red Sox led the league in errors this past season, and second and third base are the only two positions up in the air that could potentially receive a defensive upgrade.

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Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Outside-the-Box Jarren Duran Idea If Outfield Stays Intact

The Boston Red Sox have already gotten three significant trades done this offseason and did so without dealing away one of the club's outfielders. Boston is loaded in the outfield right now with Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Masataka Yoshida.

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The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Don't Need to Worry About Yankees Signing Ex-Boston Star: Insider

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is overflowing with talent, which certainly leaves little room for a potential reunion with Lucas Giolito. Boston very well might not have made the playoffs last year without Giolito, who went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Won Last-Second Battle for All-Star Ranger Suárez

As details have come out about the Boston Red Sox's five-year deal with Ranger Suárez, they have looked even better for the organization. Suárez is a one-time All-Star and he was even better in 2025 than he was when he earned the nod in 2024.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Explored Reunion From With Ex-Boston Top Prospect

It is pretty clear what the Boston Red Sox's biggest remaining need is right now before Spring Training gets here: one more infielder. Whether that means a second baseman, or a third baseman, the Red Sox need one more piece.

Boston Red Sox News / CBSSports.com / January 22

Red Sox choose their identity, but banking on pitching might only carry Boston so far

The Red Sox signed Ranger Suárez in free agency after Alex Bregman left for Chicago

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Longtime Red Sox Prospect Joins Rival Blue Jays In Free Agency

The Boston Red Sox have developed a strong pitching pipeline over the last several years, but not every pitcher who has come through the system has proven to be a success story.

Ketel Marte News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox-Ketel Marte Door Closed Once Again by Insider

If the Boston Red Sox can acquire one more high-end infielder this offseason, the perception around the team's offseason is going to change. The dust has settled — for the most part — on Alex Bregman leaving the organization to join the Chicago Cubs.

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Nico Hoerner News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Insider Fuels Red Sox-Nico Hoerner Trade Buzz After CBO's Defense Comments

If the Boston Red Sox are going to make one more big trade, there are a lot of breadcrumbs that suggest who they could be going after. On Wednesday, as

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox in 'Serious Trade Talks' Looking for Final Piece

It certainly sounds like the Boston Red Sox aren’t done adding pieces to the franchise. The biggest area of need for Boston is in the infield, specifically at second base or third base.

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 22

The Red Sox 40-man roster is packed, but they need room for an infielder

Ranger Suárez is officially a member of the Red Sox. We found this out unofficially last week. Which started raising questions: what about the 40-man roster?

Freddy Peralta News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 22

Red Sox Likely Can't Bring Back Pitcher Let Go by Mets in Freddy Peralta Deal

The Boston Red Sox weren't involved in the biggest trade of the Major League Baseball offseason thus far, but one of their former players was. On Wednesday night, the New York Mets acquired two-time All-Star starting pitcher Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Ranger Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez admits 1 question about Boston-Yankees rivalry

The Boston Red Sox gained more than a frontline starter when Ranger Suarez arrived to town. During his introductory appearance at Fenway Park, the veteran left-hander shared a childhood observation about the Red Sox and Yankees rivalry that immediately resonated with fans and added unexpected emotional depth to the signing.

Tristan Gray News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 21

Which prospect did Red Sox acquire from Twins for Tristan Gray?

Before making the signing of Ranger Suarez official earlier Wednesday morning, the Red Sox made a trade with the Twins to create a 40-man roster spot for the All-Star left-hander.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 21

Red Sox Insider Raises Red Flag On Isaac Paredes Rumors

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to a handful of options on the trade block. While this is the case, every reported option may not actually be on the table.

Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / January 21

Yanks-Red Sox among 3 games to air on ABC

Three regular-season weekend baseball games -- Cubs at Giants, Yankees at Red Sox and Cardinals at Cubs -- will air on ABC this season as part of ESPN's new deal.

Tristan Gray News / Field Level Media / January 21

Twins acquire INF Tristan Gray from Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins acquired utility infielder Tristan Gray from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league catcher Nate Baez. Gray, acquired by the Red Sox from Tampa Bay in November, batted .231 with three homers and nine RBIs in 30 games for the Rays last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Red Sox “Remain Active” In Efforts To Upgrade Catching Tandem

While much of the focus for the Red Sox this offseason has been on their efforts to upgrade the rotation and fill out their corner infield mix, the team has also been connected to a number of catchers in recent months.

Franklin Arias News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 17

Top Red Sox prospect aiming to ‘make it to the big leagues’ in 2026

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias aiming to ‘make it to the big leagues’ in 2026

After making good on his goal of reaching Double-A as a 19-year-old last season, top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias is once again placing lofty expectations on himself heading into the 2026 campaign.

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