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With free agency approaching, the Boston Red Sox had two clear decisions to make. Sonny Gray had a $30 million mutual option and Garrett Whitlock had an $8.25 million club option to think about.

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As MLB free agency begins today, here’s a look at the 2026-2027 MLB Offseason Calendar

Hot damn, that’s today! It’s been five days since the World Series ended, so that means that, as of 5 PM, the Red Sox’ exclusive window to negotiate with free agents will close and the market will officially open up.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 2

Red Sox trio of Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Caleb Durbin take home Gold Gloves

We knew this was coming, didn’t we? The defensive brilliance of Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Caleb Durbin was so evident all season long that last night’s announcement of the 2026 Gold Glove winners was a mere formality as far as the Red Sox were concerned.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 2

Red Sox-Elly De La Cruz Prediction Would Send Shockwaves Through AL

The hot stove is turning on across Major League Baseball and things are about to get even more interesting on Monday. The Boston Red Sox have already been busy in the trade market, including deals with the Athletics and the Detroit Tigers.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / ESPN / November 1

After 7-2 season, Whitlock's $8.25 million option exercised by Red Sox

Veteran pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million option for 2027 was exercised on Sunday night by the Boston Red Sox, preventing the 30-year-old right-hander, who was 7-2 with a 1.72 ERA last season, from becoming a free agent.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

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.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 1

Willson Contreras Has 1 Offseason Request for Red Sox, Craig Breslow

While the Boston Red Sox didn't make a deep run in the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs, this is a team that arguably will be right in the mix next year.

Garrett Whitlock News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Red Sox Exercise Club Option On Garrett Whitlock

The Red Sox are exercising their $8.25MM club option on righty Garrett Whitlock, per Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. Whitlock will now officially be back in 2027 as the main bridge to closer Aroldis Chapman.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 1

Red Sox Now Have Chance to Reunite With Fiery Boston Fan Favorite

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is heavy on lefties right now. With Sonny Gray heading to free agency, there's a real chance that Boston could use another righty this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 1

Red Sox Bring Back Two Pitchers as Busy Offseason Begins

The Boston Red Sox certainly have been active over the last few days since the Major League Baseball offseason officially kicked off. Boston traded Nate Eaton to the Athletics and Tsung-Che Cheng to the Detroit Tigers.

Sonny Gray News / Trade Talk Sports / October 31

Sonny Gray’s Decision to Leave the Red Sox Tells Us What Teams Value

Baseball teams look for a lot of things when they shop for starting pitching. A big fastball helps. Strikeouts are nice. And everybody would love to find a young starter who can give them 200 innings.

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 / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 31

Red Sox Insider Fuels Elly De La Cruz-Boston Blockbuster Rumors

We're at a point in the Major League Baseball offseason in which rumors and buzz around the league are going to exponentially increase. The World Series is over and now the focus is on the 2027 season.

Randy Arozarena News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 31

Red Sox-Randy Arozarena Rumors Heating Up Before Free Agency

Will the Boston Red Sox go shopping at the top of the market in free agency this winter? After the 2026 season, there's no denying the fact that the Red Sox need a little bit more offense.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Willson Contreras News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 30

Where Red Sox, Willson Contreras Stand After 2026 Season

When the Boston Red Sox's 2026 season came to an end, first baseman Willson Contreras made some comments that arguably became overblown. In the immediate

Patrick Halligan News / Blogging the Red Sox / October 30

Red Sox re-sign righty Patrick Halligan to minor league contract

The Red Sox have re-signed right-hander Patrick Halligan to a minor league contract covering the 2027 season, as first reported by The Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s Tommy Cassell.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / October 30

RHP Sonny Gray declines option, joins list of 11 new free agents

Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray declined his side of a $30 million option for 2027 and heads a list of 11 new players to reach free agency with option decisions on contracts for next season.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / October 30

Red Sox's Sonny Gray declines mutual option, becomes free agent

The 36-year-old had a stellar 2026 campaign in his first season with the Red Sox, logging a dominant 18-5 record with a 2.72 ERA, 149 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP across 169 innings pitched.

Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays, will become free agent

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing season

Michael Soroka declines mutual option with Diamondbacks

Joc Pederson declines mutual option with Rangers

Marlins exercise ace Sandy Alcantara's 2027 club option

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / October 30

Red Sox Should Cut Ties With Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida; Sign Three-Time All-Star

The Boston Red Sox ranked 26th in home runs last season and were ranked 20th in slugging percentage. Almost every position on the Red Sox next season already has an everyday player in it, and health will go a long way toward improving their slugging, but they should still look to make some changes.

Boston Red Sox News / Baseball Now / October 30