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Why Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera could break out in 2026

At this time last year, Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera appeared primed to take another step forward in 2025. Valera, originally signed for $45,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in April 2023, put himself on the map in his stateside debut two seasons ago.

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Who Red Sox Might Target in Jarren Duran Trade, Per Insider

The Boston Red Sox have been consistent about one thing for months on end: There's no need to trade Jarren Duran. Do not confuse this principle with Duran being seen as indispensable.

Payton Tolle News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Payton Tolle Addresses Trade Rumors, Future With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have been at the center of ongoing trade rumors throughout the offseason so far. Boston got three deals over the finish line to land Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Johan Oviedo.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Red Sox Urged to Target Unlikely All-Star Slugger

If the Boston Red Sox get one more move over the finish line to help the middle of the order, they will be in a very good position in 2025. But the question remains: Who could be an option?

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How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Red Sox Lose Versatile Prospect to Cubs After 7-Year Stint

It's hardly the worst heist the Chicago Cubs have pulled off at the Boston Red Sox's expense this winter, but a longtime Boston prospect is headed to compete for a spot on Chicago's organizational depth chart.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

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.

Ketel Marte News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Insider’s Ketel Marte Update is Red Sox Pipe Dream

With the offseason winding down, it's going to be difficult for the Boston Red Sox to find a seamless fit for their hole in the infield. Boston has a lefty-heavy lineup, needs more power in the middle of the order, and has been bad defensively in the infield over the last few years.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / January 27

10 Takeaways From a Turbulent Offseason for the Boston Red Sox

There is no soap opera in baseball these days quite like the Boston Red Sox. Being in the headlines is nothing new for a team that has won four World Series Championships this century and plays in one of the most ravenous sports markets in the country, but the Red Sox rollercoaster has been turned up to another level this decade.

Jarren Duran News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Red Sox's Rumored Stance on Jarren Duran Trades Revealed

The Boston Red Sox are in an extremely awkward position as spring training approaches. It's a talented Red Sox roster getting ready to head to Florida, but an imperfect one.

Lucas Giolito News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Ex-Red Sox Starter Lucas Giolito Emerges for AL Contender

There is a lot of smoke out there in free agency right now. That shouldn't surprise anyone too much at this point. The Boston Red Sox's pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training on Feb.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 27

Red Sox News & Links: Sox still interested in Isaac Paredes; no deal imminent

Yesterday, we told you about the four Red Sox prospects who made their way into MLB Pipeline’s top-100 list: Payton Tolle, Franklin Arias, Connelly Early, and Kyson Witherspoon.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 27

Red Sox Have Strong Arguments For, Against Cubs Blockbuster

To make the big, uncomfortable trade, or to stand pat? That's the question the Boston Red Sox have to be asking themselves every day as spring training nears, while a gaping hole still exists on the infield due to Alex Bregman signing with the Chicago Cubs earlier this month.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

New Red Sox Infield Option Reportedly Emerges

There have been seemingly endless trade rumors around the Boston Red Sox over the last couple of weeks, but nothing to show for the noise yet. With each passing day, it seems like Isaac Paredes, Brendan Donovan and Nico Hoerner continue to be brought up as trade targets in various ways.

Brayan Bello News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox-Brayan Bello Blockbuster Would Be Mistake for Boston

The Boston Red Sox have a surplus of starting pitching, but that shouldn't lead to the organization doing anything hasty. The talk of the last few weeks has been the idea of adding an infielder with the trade block specifically being talked about at length.

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Brendan Donovan News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox Insider Fuels Brendan Donovan Trade Buzz With Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox have to be well acquainted with the area code for St. Louis at this point in the offseason. The Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have already made two hugely significant trades this winter.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox Phenom Skyrockets 30 Spots in Keith Law's 2026 Rankings

The Boston Red Sox have depleted their farm system a bit, and yet the organization still has the No. 12 overall prospect in the game, per The Athletic's Keith Law.

Isaac Paredes News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox Insider Pours Cold Water on Eugenio Suárez, Isaac Paredes in Boston

The Boston Red Sox are missing one final puzzle piece to complete this offseason, but it's never been harder to figure out who fills in the gap. Obviously, Boston needs one more infielder.

Nathan Eovaldi News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 26

Red Sox Should Bring Lefty Back From Nathan Eovaldi-Rays Trade

We’re at a point in the offseason when players typically start to settle for short-term deals to land with teams before Spring Training. February is just days away from kicking off and that means that Spring Training is finally almost here.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 25

Astros Infield 'Dilemma' Could Open Door for Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox should continue to keep a close eye on the Houston Astros. Houston currently has a surplus of right-handed bats, including Isaac Paredes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 25

Lucas Giolito Update Drops After Big Year With Red Sox

It certainly sounds like the market is starting to pick up steam involving a prominent member of the 2025 Boston Red Sox. Lucas Giolito was a key cog in the starting rotation for Boston in 2025.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 25

Red Sox Can't Please Everyone With Cubs, Astros Trade Options

The Boston Red Sox have the pieces to make a big trade. The issue is finding the trade that would complete the roster in the most satisfying manner. Since the departure of third baseman Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have had a gaping hole in the infield.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 25

Red Sox and 2 teams that must pursue Eugenio Suarez in free agency

The Boston Red Sox have made some moves during the offseason, most notably trading for Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals and acquiring pitcher Sonny Gray from the Cardinals in a separate trade.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Red Sox Top 100 Prospects Entering 2026

As Major League Baseball kicks off the 2026 season, the Boston Red Sox enter the year with three highly touted prospects in Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list — a clear signal that Boston’s farm system is making strides toward long-term contention.