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Red Sox Agree to Five-Year, $130 Million Deal With Ranger Suárez

The move prioritizes rotation strength over replacing Alex Bregman's bat.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the agreement, with USA TODAY confirming terms and reporting no deferrals or opt-outs.
  • Because Suárez declined a qualifying offer, Boston will forfeit its second-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft under compensation rules.
  • The addition completes a projected rotation of Garrett Crochet, Suárez, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello and Johan Oviedo.
  • With surplus starting pitching, the Red Sox are positioned to pursue trades to add offense to the lineup.
  • Suárez, 30, is coming off a 12-8 season with a 3.20 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 157.1 innings and owns a 1.48 ERA across 42.2 postseason innings.