Red Sox Target Top Free-Agent Pitchers and Trade Options to Revamp Rotation
Boston explores signing Blake Snell, Max Fried, and Corbin Burnes, while considering a trade for Garrett Crochet to address pitching needs.
- The Boston Red Sox are prioritizing starting pitching this offseason after their rotation faltered in the second half of 2024, contributing to a third consecutive playoff absence.
- Boston has reportedly engaged in talks with free-agent pitchers Blake Snell, Max Fried, and Corbin Burnes, all of whom are projected to command nine-figure contracts.
- Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, is noted for his strikeout ability and home run prevention, making him an appealing option for Fenway Park's dimensions.
- The team is also considering a trade for Garrett Crochet, a 25-year-old left-hander from the Chicago White Sox with a strong 2024 performance and a projected $129 million market value.
- Red Sox President Sam Kennedy has indicated a willingness to exceed the luxury tax threshold to secure the necessary pitching talent for a competitive 2025 season.
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