The news that Alex Bregman had agreed to terms with the Cubs Saturday night shook the Red Sox, forcing them to re-consider their plans for the remainder of the offseason. Two top free agent lefties remain on the market — Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez — though their age and mileage could serve as flashing red lights for an organization which has shown a reluctance to take on the risk of veteran arms. Obtaining any of those arms would be an expensive proposition in terms of asking price, especially because the Red Sox have depleted their farm system with the trades for Gray, Oviedo and Willson Contreras, as well as other moves over the last two years.
Author: Sean McAdam, Chris Cotillo
Published at: 2026-01-12 23:55:52
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