‘Tis the season for commerce rumors, that are extra enjoyable than free company rumors, IMO, as a result of they’re about extra than simply cash. And right here’s one I didn’t see coming: the Diamondbacks are reportedly open to buying and selling all-star second baseman Ketel Marte, with the Purple Sox thought of to be “on the radar.” The 32-year-old Marte, who has 5 years remaining on the six-year, $116.5 million deal he signed simply final 12 months, slashed .283/.376/.517 with 28 homers in 2025. He’d very properly fill the Purple Sox gap at second base, although the DBacks are apparently on the lookout for “a number of pitching” in alternate. (Bob Nightengale, USA Today)
That deal may be a tough one for Craig Breslow to tug off contemplating that the Purple Sox should still be on the lookout for pitching as effectively. As Jake Roy mentioned this morning, we’re beginning to see some smoke round a commerce between the Sox and Royals for Cole Ragans. Right here’s what our sister website says it will take to get him. Would Jarren Duran and Marcelo Mayer be an excessive amount of? (Jeremy Greco, Royals Review)
As free of charge agent rumors, infielder Jorge Polanco, who slashed .265/.326/.495 with 26 homers for the Mariners, is now thought of a chance as effectively. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
And whereas one MLB insider says the Phillies stay the favorites to re-sign slugger Kyle Shwarber, the Purple Sox are nonetheless “within the combine” together with the Reds and Mets. (Jeff Passan, Threads)
A giant bat like Shwarber is reportedly on the Purple Sox want listing as they put together for subsequent week’s winter conferences, although Pete Alonso would be the higher match. (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
On the pitching facet of issues, we now know that Devin Williams gained’t be coming to Boston, although the Sox reportedly appeared into him earlier within the offseason. However his signing with the Mets could influence the marketplace for one other all-star nearer, Edwin Diaz. (Mike Rosenstein, NESN)
As for the large title the Sox have already introduced in, Sonny Grey, he met the media immediately and mentioned all the appropriate issues:
