Overview
- Multiple outlets report Boston reached a five-year, $130 million agreement with left-hander Ranger Suárez that includes no deferrals or opt-outs.
- Because Suárez declined Philadelphia’s $22,025,000 qualifying offer, the Red Sox will forfeit their second-round pick and the Phillies receive a compensatory selection.
- Suárez, 30, brings a 53-37 career record with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.48 ERA across 42 2/3 postseason innings, reinforcing Boston with a proven October performer.
- He joins a staff fronted by Garrett Crochet with Sonny Gray and Brayan Bello, giving Boston surplus starting depth that could be leveraged to acquire offense after Alex Bregman’s departure.
- The move tightens the market for remaining top starters, focusing attention on Framber Valdez and trade options, while the Yankees separately confirmed a trade for left-hander Ryan Weathers.