Final 12 months, the Crimson Sox first free agent signing of the offseason was a journeyman reliever who had put up an ERA+ of 79 for the Cincinnati Reds the season earlier than. The fanbase wasn’t happy, however Justin Wilson ended up being one of the crucial dependable arms within the 2025 bullpen. This 12 months, the Sox first free agent signing is simply as underwhelming. However, as with the Wilson signing, it’s not one thing anybody ought to really get labored up about. The Sox signed 30-year-old catcher Jason Delay, who has spent eight years within the Pirates and Braves organizations whereas enjoying in solely 134 massive league video games, to a minor league deal. Be at liberty to complain, however keep in mind that AAA depth is a necessity and also you most likely gained’t see his title once more within the subsequent 12 months. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
Jason Delay isn’t prone to impression the 2026 Crimson Sox somehow. However the identical can’t be stated of Kristian Campbell. Whether or not Campbell can regain the shape that made him the American League Rookie of the Month in April — and whether or not he can settle at a place — are two of the largest questions dealing with the Sox going into the offseason. So what do the Sox need him to give attention to to organize for subsequent 12 months? Including power and getting some psychological relaxation. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
The large free brokers aren’t going to signal for some time. However if you wish to begin some offseason dreaming, right here’s one outlet’s take a look at the highest 30 free brokers this 12 months. Sox third baseman Alex Bregman is available in at quantity two. (Mark Feinsand, MLB.com)
What in regards to the commerce market? Tarik Skubal leads this listing of the highest 10 stars most probably to be traded this offseason, with the Crimson Sox thought of potential buying and selling companions. Jarren Duran falls at quantity 4 right here. (Jim Bowden, The Athletic)
However the offseason isn’t solely about participant motion; there are many coaches who may have new employers in 2026, too. Crimson Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez, nonetheless, isn’t prone to be one in every of them. Although he interviewed for the publish, Vazquez reportedly has not superior within the seek for the following supervisor of the Minnesota Twins. (Dan Hayes, Brittany Ghiroili, The Athletic)
