https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/page/16/?d=21enhttps://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/running-out-of-gas-three-trade-options-for-red-sox-to-replace-jordan-hicks-velocity-r3000/In what some (e.g., me) are calling the move of the offseason, the Boston Red Sox have traded Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox in a move to get the majority of his salary off of their payroll. While moving Hicks to the other Sox team likely makes the bullpen better — his 8.20 ERA and -0.4 f...3000Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:15:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/isiah-kiner-falefa-adds-solid-depth-but-uninspiring-starting-option-to-red-soxs-infield-r3004/As expected, the Boston Red Sox have done something to add to their infield mix, signing veteran utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year deal. With all due respect to Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard, this is now one of the least inspiring positional battles we've seen in some time. Tha...3004Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:47:00 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/gage-ziehl-brings-a-high-floor-to-red-soxs-farm-system-r3001/The Boston Red Sox pulled off one of their more questionable trades of the offseason, where they managed to move Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox. Going with Hicks to Chicago was David Sandlin, two players to be named later and $8 million. Returning to Boston was pitcher Gage Ziehl and a pl...3001Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:58:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/lefties-galore-red-sox-face-lineup-headache-with-jarren-duran-triston-casas-and-masataka-yoshida-r2998/Pitchers and catchers report next week, and there are still multiple unanswered questions for the Boston Red Sox to answer. There is an overwhelming amount of depth in the outfield and on the bench. As it stands today, the Red Sox have four legitimate outfield options in Roman Anthony, Ceddanne...2998Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:01:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/how-to-optimize-the-red-soxs-lineup-for-the-2026-season-r2997/Entering the offseason, the direction seemed clear as day for the Boston Red Sox's position player group. Bring back third baseman Alex Bregman, add another middle-of-the-order bat, ideally at first base, and trade away an outfielder. Well, as spring training fast approaches, they've kept a...2997Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-end-brief-jordan-hicks-era-swallowing-some-medicine-pride-along-the-way-r2999/For the second offseason in a row, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox have made a trade involving a flamethrowing pitcher. Only this time, it's the Red Sox who are subtracting from their roster, sending Jordan Hicks and prospect David Sandlin (plus two PTBNL) to the South Side of the Windy...2999Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:17:00 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/is-connor-wong-a-viable-solution-at-second-base-for-the-red-sox-r2995/Two weeks before pitchers and catchers report, the Boston Red Sox still have a hole at second base. Their solution might already be on the roster. Catchers are a stalwart presence behind the plate. When I think of catchers, players with sturdier builds — Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, and Jaso...2995Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:39:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/second-base-trade-market-leaves-red-sox-with-one-long-term-hope-r2992/Right off the bat, I'll note that the player I'm focusing on in this piece isn't necessarily available. He hasn't been mentioned in many (if any) trade rumors, and it'd be a miracle to pry him loose from the Cleveland Guardians. But can you blame me for having to dig a little deeper here? T...2992Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:56:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/garrett-whitlock-is-more-than-just-aroldis-chapmans-understudy-r2990/The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that they are content with their high-leverage set up in the bullpen. They signed Aroldis Chapman to a team-friendly extension in September and have his set-up man, Garrett Whitlock, locked down through the end of this season with club options for both 2027...2990Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:26:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/patrick-sandoval-may-be-a-casualty-of-red-soxs-pitching-depth-r2987/The Boston Red Sox's rotation has changed dramatically since the end of the 2024 season. Brayan Bello is the only holdover (though Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford are still on the roster), with Garrett Crochet and three 2025-26 offseason acquisitions currently penciled into the starting five. T...2987Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/red-sox-padres-are-perfect-but-impossible-trade-partners-r2988/The Boston Red Sox are still looking for help somewhere in the infield as spring training gets closer and closer. They are rumored to be in discussions with a number of clubs, including the Astros and Craig Breslow’s favorite trade partner, the Cardinals, but as of this writing there is very lit...2988Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:04:01 +0000https://talksox.com/news-rumors/boston-red-sox/fangraphs-loves-the-2026-red-sox-rotation-should-they-r2977/While most of Boston Red Sox Nation frets over the lineup, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow got to work building a super rotation.  This offseason alone, the third-year executive added right-handers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo via trades, later signing left-hander Ranger Suarez to a fiv...2977Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:55:02 +0000