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The Boston Red Sox veteran revealed the status of contract talks with the team, hinting at the status of a potential trade.
With the No. 15 overall pick, Boston snagged Oklahoma righty Kyson Witherspoon, a flame-throwing starter with high upside. Reaction to the pick has largely been positive, with multiple pundits stating that Witherspoon was their top-ranked right-handed pitcher in this year’s draft.
The 2025 draft marked chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s second at the helm, and his first overseeing the full 12-month scouting cycle. The Sox spent eight of their first 10 picks on pitchers this year, and across Breslow’s two drafts, have used 29 of their 41 total selections on pitchers.
Star break with a playoff spot, and MLB Insider Jeff Passan thinks they can be "legitimate World Series contenders."
Red Sox Still Predicted to Cut Ties With Fan Favorite All-Star Despite Recent Play originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Over the past few days, nearly everything has suggested that the Boston Red Sox won't even consider selling out the trade deadline, which is an auspicious sign for the organization.
According to The Athletic, Rays owner Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to sell the team for $1.7 billion, with a deal expected to come as soon as September. The new owners will reportedly be a group that is led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski.
The Boston Red Sox's long-anticipated trio of Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony have all made their debut.
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Many of the Boston Red Sox players started wearing T-shirts during batting practice and in the clubhouse the past week with a quote from teammate Romy Gonzalez written across the front.