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The Boston Red Sox must decide whether to bring back Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida next year. Duran was an All-Star in 2024, but has steadily declined over the last two seasons.

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Red Sox News & Links: Will the Sox trade Franklin Arias this offseason?

As Matt laid out yesterday, there sure are a lot of rumors involving the Red Sox and shortstops, despite the fact that Franklin Arias is a shortstop with nothing left to prove in AAA.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Red Sox rumors: Boston’s offseason ‘priority’ could lead to signing star outfielder

The Boston Red Sox are expected to add a bat or two this offseason. While Boston would benefit from bringing in a starting pitcher with Sonny Gray entering free agency, the team’s “priority” will be to add a hitter to the middle of the lineup, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Sonny Gray News / Baseball Now / November 6

Red Sox Reportedly 'Unlikely' To Re-sign Sonny Gray; What's Plan In Rotation?

Sonny Gray's mutual option was declined after a tremendous season with the Boston Red Sox. Gray has decided that he wants to keep pitching, and he should have no shortage of suitors on the open market.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox Boss Hints Clear Offseason Goal, Outside Of Adding Offense

The Boston Red Sox don't need to reinvent the wheel this offseason and completely overhaul the roster if they want to contend in 2027. But that doesn't mean that there isn't work that needs to be done.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Franklin Arias News / Baseball Now / November 6

Insider Reveals Where Red Sox Stand On Trading Franklin Arias

What the Boston Red Sox do with Franklin Arias this offseason could dictate the future of the team. Arias is the No. 2 prospect in baseball and is expected to be the shortstop of the future in Boston.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 6

The July 2026 Red Sox were never out of the game… even when fans were

Before we begin looking ahead to 2027, OTM is looking back at 2026, highlighting some of the biggest, strangest, and most memorable moments of a memorable season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox to 'Explore' Trading All-Star Out of Boston This Winter

It would be a bit of a surprise if the Boston Red Sox entered the 2027 season with the same exact outfield as they had in 2026. The outfield logjam has been a question mark for the organization for a few years at this point and it remains the case now.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 5

Red Sox rumors: Insider shares intriguing take on possible Sonny Gray reunion

The Boston Red Sox have quite a bit of work to do in the offseason. Most of the Red Sox issues had to do with a lack of hitting, particularly in the final month of the regular season and in the playoffs.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / November 5

Red Sox Predicted To Sign Three-Time All-Star Outfielder, Trade From Depth

The Boston Red Sox ranked 26th in home runs last year, and while getting Roman Anthony back will help, the team should still prioritize adding power to the lineup this offseason.

Jake Bauers News / Baseball Now / November 5

Why Red Sox Should Sign Jake Bauers, Move On From Two Struggling Players

The Boston Red Sox ranked 26th in home runs last season, and adding some more power should be a priority this offseason. To be fair, one of the biggest power threats in the lineup, Roman Anthony, missed most of the season, so his being healthy should help.

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Michael King News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox Have Easy Call to Make With Michael King Available Again

There was a point last offseason in which it seemed like a real possibility that the Boston Red Sox were going to sign right-handed starter Michael King.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox Must Avoid Mariners 3-Time All-Star, Despite Endless Buzz

We're at a point in the Major League Baseball offseason in which it is the calm before the storm. Free agents could technically sign at any moment. Trades can be swung at any given moment as well.

Masataka Yoshida News / Baseball Now / November 5

Insider Reveals Chances Of Masataka Yoshida Actually Returning To Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida has not quite lived up to expectations with the Boston Red Sox, and the team could try to move on from him this offseason. The outfield is already crowded with Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox, Yankees Both Called Top Fits for All-Star Second Baseman

If the Boston Red Sox can add more offense this winter, there's a real chance that we could be talking about this club as a World Series contender as soon as the 2027 season.

MLB News / Baseball Now / November 5

Should Red Sox Target Freddy Peralta In Free Agency?

The Boston Red Sox have a very good lineup and rotation when healthy, but injuries held them back last season. Even if they are healthy going into next season, they have some moves they need to make in the offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Red Sox Adding Shelley Duncan To Coaching Staff

The Red Sox are adding former big leaguer Shelley Duncan to their major league coaching staff, Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive.com report. As with Boston’s previously agreed-upon hiring of Jason Bell (who’d been with the Astros), a specific title has yet to be settled upon.

Steven Brooks News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

How Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks, organization’s saves leader, fared in 2026

Red Sox pitching prospect Steven Brooks led the organization in saves this season, converting eight of his 11 opportunities. This article will examine how the 24-year-old right-hander fared across two levels in 2026.

Antonio Anderson News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox prospect Antonio Anderson named 2026 AFL Fall Star

Red Sox infield prospect Antonio Anderson has been named a 2026 Arizona Fall League Fall Star, the league announced Wednesday. Anderson will represent the Mesa Solar Sox as a member of the American League in the 20th annual Fall Stars Game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Sunday night.

Yordanny Monegro News / Blogging the Red Sox / November 4

Red Sox re-sign pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed pitching prospect Yordanny Monegro to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, a team source confirmed to BloggingtheRedSox.com.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Red Sox Trade Eduardo Rivera To Cardinals

11:17 am CT: The Red Sox have officially announced the trade. 10:34 am CT: The Red Sox are sending left-hander Eduardo Rivera to the Cardinals, reports Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Jarren Duran News / EasySportz / November 3

Jarren Duran Must Be Traded This Offseason

Bleacher Report writer Zachary D. Rymer identified Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran as the team’s single biggest trade asset heading into the 2026 offseason.

Eduardo Rivera News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Red Sox Designate Eduardo Rivera For Assignment

The Red Sox announced that reliever Eduardo Rivera has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count is now at 40. Rivera is a somewhat surprising final roster cut.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / November 2

3 questions facing the Boston Red Sox this offseason

The Boston Red Sox season appeared to be over by July 1. The Red Sox had lost 10-2 to the Washington Nationals, pushing their record to 37-48. Manager Alex Cora and a large portion of the coaching staff had been let go earlier in the year.

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Garrett Whitlock News / Field Level Media / November 2

Red Sox exercise contract option on RHP Garrett Whitlock

The Boston Red Sox exercised the one-year, $8.25-million contract option on right-hander Garrett Whitlock, the team announced Sunday. Whitlock, 30, was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA in 54 relief appearances as the setup man to closer Aroldis Chapman.