BOSTON RED SOX ROSTER MOVES: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE LATEST ADDITIONS, SUBTRACTIONS, AND CHANGES

BOSTON RED SOX ROSTER MOVES: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE LATEST ADDITIONS, SUBTRACTIONS, AND CHANGES

 

Boston, MA – The Boston Red Sox have been busy this offseason, making several roster moves to strengthen their team and prepare for the 2024 season. From free agent signings to trades and minor league deals, the Red Sox have been aggressive in their pursuit of talent. Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest roster moves and what they mean for the team.

 

Additions

– _Garrett Crochet_: The Red Sox acquired the 24-year-old left-hander from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for four prospects: Braden Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez. Crochet went 3-5 with a 3.41 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 55 games for the White Sox last season.

– _Richard Bleier_: The Red Sox signed the 36-year-old left-hander to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Bleier went 2-1 with a 3.34 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 55 games for the Miami Marlins last season.

– _Jorge Polanco_: The Red Sox signed the 30-year-old infielder to a two-year, $10 million contract. Polanco hit .245 with 16 home runs and 63 RBIs for the Minnesota Twins last season.

– _Eduarniel Nunez_: The Red Sox acquired the 20-year-old right-hander from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Enmanuel Valdez. Nunez went 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 22 games for the Cubs’ minor league affiliate last season.

 

Subtractions

– _Enmanuel Valdez_: The Red Sox traded Valdez to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Eduarniel Nunez. Valdez hit .233 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs for the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate last season.

– _Braden Montgomery_: The Red Sox traded Montgomery to the Chicago White Sox as part of the Garrett Crochet deal. Montgomery hit .245 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs for the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate last season.

– _Kyle Teel_: The Red Sox traded Teel to the Chicago White Sox as part of the Garrett Crochet deal. Teel hit .233 with 5 home runs and 20 RBIs for the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate last season.

– _Chase Meidroth_: The Red Sox traded Meidroth to the Chicago White Sox as part of the Garrett Crochet deal. Meidroth hit .245 with 5 home runs and 20 RBIs for the Red Sox’s minor league affiliate last season.

 

Minor League Deals

– _Ryan Brasier_: The Red Sox re-signed the 36-year-old right-hander to a minor league deal. Brasier went 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 12 games for the Red Sox last season.

– _Hansel Robles_: The Red Sox signed the 33-year-old right-hander to a minor league deal. Robles went 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 20 games for the Los Angeles Angels last season.

– _Taylor Scott_: The Red Sox signed the 30-year-old right-hander to a minor league deal. Scott went 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 12 games for the Kansas City Royals last season.

 

Injury Updates

– _Chris Sale_: The Red Sox left-hander is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured wrist.

– _Nathan Eovaldi_: The Red Sox right-hander is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon.

 

Outlook

The Red Sox have been busy this offseason, making several roster moves to strengthen their team and prepare for the 2024 season. With the addition of Crochet, Bleier, and Polanco, the Red Sox have addressed several key areas of need. However, the team still has several holes to fill, including a need for a top-of-the-rotation starter and a power-hitting outfielder.

 

“We’re excited about the moves we’ve made so far, but we’re not done yet,” said Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. “We’re going to continue to be aggressive and try to find ways to improve our team.”

 

The Red Sox will open their 2024 season on March 28 against the Baltimore Orioles.