https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/page/30/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-swap-minor-league-pitching-prospects-with-nationals-r4970/Jeff Passan has reported the Red Sox have swapped right-handed Luis Perales for the Nationals' left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett. Bennett, 25, was ranked No. 10 in Washington’s farm system by MLB.com. Drafted in the second round (45th overall) in 2022 out of Oklahoma, he missed th...4970Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/kansas-city-royals-still-interested-in-trading-for-jarren-duran-r4963/At this point, it seems like just a matter of time until the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals come to an agreement on a deal headlined by outfielder Jarren Duran. And the latest update on the saga, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the Kansas City Royals are still interes...4963Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/a-tale-of-two-cities-the-cubs-and-red-soxs-roster-building-strategies-amid-lockout-uncertainty-r4954/The 2022-26 MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires on December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. For anyone unfamiliar with the sprawling 442-page contract, the CBA outlines how Major League Baseball operates. It addresses spring training allowances, revenue-sharing guidelines, minimum salar...4954Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:59:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-roster-crunch-whos-at-risk-of-being-cut-r4939/The offseason in baseball is not just about improving a team through the addition of new players, but also how each franchise handles roster construction and depth through the 40-man roster. Most teams will eventually find themselves in a roster crunch and will be forced to make tough decisions....4939Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:09:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-brass-believes-wilyer-abreu-is-ready-to-take-the-next-step-r4923/During the Winter Meetings earlier this week, both Alex Cora and Craig Breslow offered a glimpse behind the curtain about outfield playing time for Wilyer Abreu in 2026. As MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported: “With Willy and some of the lefties, we have to see if they can do it,” said C...4923Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/why-the-red-sox-should-trade-for-the-cardinals-willson-contreras-r4915/The MLB Winter Meetings concluded earlier this week, and the Red Sox walked away without addressing their main focus, a middle-of-the-order bat. There are still plenty of free agents left to be signed, headlined by Kyle Tucker, but Craig Breslow may have to turn to the trade market to land someo...4915Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:13:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-showing-interest-in-cardinals-willson-contreras-as-trade-target-r4910/The MLB Winter Meetings have concluded, and the Red Sox appear serious about adding offense in 2026. According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Cardinals' Willson Contreras has become their most recent trade target. Contreras turns 34 early in the 2026 season. He signed a five-year deal wi...4910Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/vaughn-grissom-sent-packing-needs-on-offense-remain-r4902/The Boston Red Sox were predictably quiet at the Winter Meetings after trading for Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo earlier in the offseason, though they did ship out a disgruntled prospect in Vaughn Grissom. View the full article4902Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/reviewing-boston-red-soxs-2024-draft-class-how-have-the-top-draft-picks-performed-r4895/The 2024 MLB Draft was the first one overseen by Craig Breslow following his hiring as the Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox. Under Breslow, the Red Sox turned their attention to pitchers who had a combination of height, extension and a fastball with lots of upward mobility. They also...4895Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:47:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-pull-plug-on-vaughn-grissom-closing-the-book-on-disastrous-chris-sale-trade-r4870/After two forgetful years in the Boston Red Sox organization, infielder Vaughn Grissom knows freedom again. On Tuesday, the city he loosely called home since 2024 bid him farewell, trading him to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson. In 31 games with the M...4870Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/rule-5-draft-results-who-did-red-sox-acquire-and-who-did-they-lose-r4863/Like always, the Rule 5 Draft took place on the final day of the 2025 Winter Meetings. As expected, the Boston Red Sox were active during the selection process, selecting an intriguing potential bullpen option while also losing one of their more notable prospects. Right as the draft starte...4863Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-rule-5-draft-primer-recent-history-and-2025-player-preview-r4836/The Rule 5 Draft will take place later today, December 10, at the conclusion of the Winter Meetings. With it comes an opportunity for teams to poach talented minor league players from their competition. For the players selected, it allows them an opportunity that may not have been reachable with...4836Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:51:01 +0000