Overview
- Boston reached arbitration-avoidance agreements with Tanner Houck (reported $4.1 million) and Johan Oviedo (reported $1.55 million) after Tuesday’s $2.75 million deal for Kutter Crawford.
- The Red Sox are pursuing an Alex Bregman reunion and, per multiple reports, are evaluating Bo Bichette and trade target Ketel Marte as alternatives.
- The Phillies have a meeting scheduled with Bo Bichette, and The Athletic reports a deal could prompt moves involving J.T. Realmuto and Alec Bohm.
- Jon Heyman reports Bichette is seeking a contract around $300 million, a price that sources suggest is tempering some interest.
- Top free agents including Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as teams lean toward shorter, opt-out–friendly offers.