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Per source, Lucas Giolito will decline the player side of his mutual option with the Red Sox. Sox now have to decide whether to make him a 1-year $22M qualifying offer.
November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Per source, Lucas Giolito will decline the player side of his mutual option with the Red Sox. Sox now have to decide whether to make him a 1-year $22M qualifying offer.
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Red Sox announced Early, Giolito, Bello will start vs. the A's, skipping Tolle/Harrison.
Bello & Crochet make 2 more starts regardless, but this (1) allows Giolito to make a third, on the final day, if needed and (2) makes Crochet available for game 1 of WCS. Here's one way it could work:
Bello & Crochet make 2 more starts regardless, but this (1) allows Giolito to make a third, on the final day, if needed and (2) makes Crochet available for game 1 of WCS. Here's one way it could work:
September 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Red Sox announced Early, Giolito, Bello will start vs. the A's, skipping Tolle/Harrison.
Bello & Crochet make 2 more starts regardless, but this (1) allows Giolito to make a third, on the final day, if needed and (2) makes Crochet available for game 1 of WCS. Here's one way it could work:
Bello & Crochet make 2 more starts regardless, but this (1) allows Giolito to make a third, on the final day, if needed and (2) makes Crochet available for game 1 of WCS. Here's one way it could work:
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The 2025 Red Sox cleanup hitters are having their weakest year in ... oh, wow.
Story's been OK there. Kristian Campbell posting a .404 OPS -- production not found -- in 53 PA doesn't help.
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Story's been OK there. Kristian Campbell posting a .404 OPS -- production not found -- in 53 PA doesn't help.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The 2025 Red Sox cleanup hitters are having their weakest year in ... oh, wow.
Story's been OK there. Kristian Campbell posting a .404 OPS -- production not found -- in 53 PA doesn't help.
stathead.com/tiny/bkL0N
Story's been OK there. Kristian Campbell posting a .404 OPS -- production not found -- in 53 PA doesn't help.
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Toro spent 110 days with the team on a prorated $1M deal, meaning he'll take home ~$600k on the 2025 payroll.
He has 3+ yrs of MLB service and has been previously outrighted (Oakland, 2024), so he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers.
He has 3+ yrs of MLB service and has been previously outrighted (Oakland, 2024), so he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers.
The Red Sox have designated Abraham Toro for assignment, according to a source. David Hamilton has been recalled.
August 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Toro spent 110 days with the team on a prorated $1M deal, meaning he'll take home ~$600k on the 2025 payroll.
He has 3+ yrs of MLB service and has been previously outrighted (Oakland, 2024), so he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers.
He has 3+ yrs of MLB service and has been previously outrighted (Oakland, 2024), so he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers.
Here's the team-controlled SP depth and projected costs for 2025-2031.
As we head towards the deadline, this goes to show there are 10+ bodies in each season, if everyone proves to be an MLB starter/contributor.
Is there a #1 /#2 SP in there below Crochet? Time to consolidate.
As we head towards the deadline, this goes to show there are 10+ bodies in each season, if everyone proves to be an MLB starter/contributor.
Is there a #1 /#2 SP in there below Crochet? Time to consolidate.
July 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here's the team-controlled SP depth and projected costs for 2025-2031.
As we head towards the deadline, this goes to show there are 10+ bodies in each season, if everyone proves to be an MLB starter/contributor.
Is there a #1 /#2 SP in there below Crochet? Time to consolidate.
As we head towards the deadline, this goes to show there are 10+ bodies in each season, if everyone proves to be an MLB starter/contributor.
Is there a #1 /#2 SP in there below Crochet? Time to consolidate.
Here's the top 8 AL rookies by fWAR. Wilson's main edge comes from GP.
If you normalize the WAR/87g, see how Roman closes the gap (87g is also likely what he ends up playing this season). Wilson likely gets to ~132g.
I'd expect Narvaez's WAR trajectory to fade in the 2nd half.
If you normalize the WAR/87g, see how Roman closes the gap (87g is also likely what he ends up playing this season). Wilson likely gets to ~132g.
I'd expect Narvaez's WAR trajectory to fade in the 2nd half.
July 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here's the top 8 AL rookies by fWAR. Wilson's main edge comes from GP.
If you normalize the WAR/87g, see how Roman closes the gap (87g is also likely what he ends up playing this season). Wilson likely gets to ~132g.
I'd expect Narvaez's WAR trajectory to fade in the 2nd half.
If you normalize the WAR/87g, see how Roman closes the gap (87g is also likely what he ends up playing this season). Wilson likely gets to ~132g.
I'd expect Narvaez's WAR trajectory to fade in the 2nd half.
Giolito contract update:
If under 140 IP, BOS has a $14M club opt for 2026. If over, it's a $19M mutual opt.
He's at 66.1 IP in 12 GS (5.5 IP/GS).
Boston has 70g left. If he starts every 5g, that's 14 starts.
At 6IP per, he'd reach 150.1IP
At 5IP per, he'd reach 136.1IP
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If under 140 IP, BOS has a $14M club opt for 2026. If over, it's a $19M mutual opt.
He's at 66.1 IP in 12 GS (5.5 IP/GS).
Boston has 70g left. If he starts every 5g, that's 14 starts.
At 6IP per, he'd reach 150.1IP
At 5IP per, he'd reach 136.1IP
😅
July 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Giolito contract update:
If under 140 IP, BOS has a $14M club opt for 2026. If over, it's a $19M mutual opt.
He's at 66.1 IP in 12 GS (5.5 IP/GS).
Boston has 70g left. If he starts every 5g, that's 14 starts.
At 6IP per, he'd reach 150.1IP
At 5IP per, he'd reach 136.1IP
😅
If under 140 IP, BOS has a $14M club opt for 2026. If over, it's a $19M mutual opt.
He's at 66.1 IP in 12 GS (5.5 IP/GS).
Boston has 70g left. If he starts every 5g, that's 14 starts.
At 6IP per, he'd reach 150.1IP
At 5IP per, he'd reach 136.1IP
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An updated look at where the Red Sox payroll stands after the Devers trade (in partnership with @redsoxpayroll.bsky.social ):
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June 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
An updated look at where the Red Sox payroll stands after the Devers trade (in partnership with @redsoxpayroll.bsky.social ):
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With the trade of Rafael Devers, longest tenure in the Red Sox organization belongs to Bryan Mata, who signed in Jan. 2016. Incredibly, still hasn't made his MLB debut.
He's got 1.5 years on 2017 draftees Tanner Houck & Kutter Crawford and IFAs Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello.
He's got 1.5 years on 2017 draftees Tanner Houck & Kutter Crawford and IFAs Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello.
June 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
With the trade of Rafael Devers, longest tenure in the Red Sox organization belongs to Bryan Mata, who signed in Jan. 2016. Incredibly, still hasn't made his MLB debut.
He's got 1.5 years on 2017 draftees Tanner Houck & Kutter Crawford and IFAs Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello.
He's got 1.5 years on 2017 draftees Tanner Houck & Kutter Crawford and IFAs Ceddanne Rafaela and Brayan Bello.
Here's a Red Sox trade savings chart, if the team decides to sell.
It displays how much the team would project to save on the CBT if certain guys are traded on 7/1, 7/8 or between 7/15-7/31 (deadline).
Amounts are prorated and added to projected bonuses earned to get total daily #s.
It displays how much the team would project to save on the CBT if certain guys are traded on 7/1, 7/8 or between 7/15-7/31 (deadline).
Amounts are prorated and added to projected bonuses earned to get total daily #s.
May 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Here's a Red Sox trade savings chart, if the team decides to sell.
It displays how much the team would project to save on the CBT if certain guys are traded on 7/1, 7/8 or between 7/15-7/31 (deadline).
Amounts are prorated and added to projected bonuses earned to get total daily #s.
It displays how much the team would project to save on the CBT if certain guys are traded on 7/1, 7/8 or between 7/15-7/31 (deadline).
Amounts are prorated and added to projected bonuses earned to get total daily #s.
Started tracking bonuses differently this year. It's a more precise snapshot based on specific incentives + performance.
I made the first round of adjustments today to stay on top of a final CBT projection.
Adjusted Giolito (IP), Hendriks (IP), & Refsnyder (PA) down, and Buehler (GS) up.
I made the first round of adjustments today to stay on top of a final CBT projection.
Adjusted Giolito (IP), Hendriks (IP), & Refsnyder (PA) down, and Buehler (GS) up.
April 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Started tracking bonuses differently this year. It's a more precise snapshot based on specific incentives + performance.
I made the first round of adjustments today to stay on top of a final CBT projection.
Adjusted Giolito (IP), Hendriks (IP), & Refsnyder (PA) down, and Buehler (GS) up.
I made the first round of adjustments today to stay on top of a final CBT projection.
Adjusted Giolito (IP), Hendriks (IP), & Refsnyder (PA) down, and Buehler (GS) up.
If health holds and rehabs go well, Boston can have their projected A-team rotation April 24-29:
4/16 Newcomb
OFF
4/18 Dobbins
4/19 Crochet
4/20 Houck
4/21 Buehler
4/22 Bello
4/23 Newcomb/Dobbins
4/24 Crochet
4/25 Giolito/Houck
4/26 Houck/Giolito
4/27 Buehler
OFF
4/29 Bello
4/30 Crochet
4/16 Newcomb
OFF
4/18 Dobbins
4/19 Crochet
4/20 Houck
4/21 Buehler
4/22 Bello
4/23 Newcomb/Dobbins
4/24 Crochet
4/25 Giolito/Houck
4/26 Houck/Giolito
4/27 Buehler
OFF
4/29 Bello
4/30 Crochet
April 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If health holds and rehabs go well, Boston can have their projected A-team rotation April 24-29:
4/16 Newcomb
OFF
4/18 Dobbins
4/19 Crochet
4/20 Houck
4/21 Buehler
4/22 Bello
4/23 Newcomb/Dobbins
4/24 Crochet
4/25 Giolito/Houck
4/26 Houck/Giolito
4/27 Buehler
OFF
4/29 Bello
4/30 Crochet
4/16 Newcomb
OFF
4/18 Dobbins
4/19 Crochet
4/20 Houck
4/21 Buehler
4/22 Bello
4/23 Newcomb/Dobbins
4/24 Crochet
4/25 Giolito/Houck
4/26 Houck/Giolito
4/27 Buehler
OFF
4/29 Bello
4/30 Crochet
As Cora tweaks the lineup, here's an optimization tool from BaseballMusings.com that uses OBA and Slugging to suggest the highest runs-per-game lineup.
Take it for what it is, but it loves Campbell/Abreu in the top few spots from the results of the first 3 weeks.
Take it for what it is, but it loves Campbell/Abreu in the top few spots from the results of the first 3 weeks.
April 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
As Cora tweaks the lineup, here's an optimization tool from BaseballMusings.com that uses OBA and Slugging to suggest the highest runs-per-game lineup.
Take it for what it is, but it loves Campbell/Abreu in the top few spots from the results of the first 3 weeks.
Take it for what it is, but it loves Campbell/Abreu in the top few spots from the results of the first 3 weeks.
Campbell AAVs, before earning any incentives:
2025 $7.5M
2026 $7.5M
2027 $7.5M
2028 $7.5M
2029 $7.5M
2030 $7.5M
2031 $7.5M
2032 $7.5M
2033 $15M ($19M salary - $4M buyout)
2024 $21M
2025 $7.5M
2026 $7.5M
2027 $7.5M
2028 $7.5M
2029 $7.5M
2030 $7.5M
2031 $7.5M
2032 $7.5M
2033 $15M ($19M salary - $4M buyout)
2024 $21M
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Campbell AAVs, before earning any incentives:
2025 $7.5M
2026 $7.5M
2027 $7.5M
2028 $7.5M
2029 $7.5M
2030 $7.5M
2031 $7.5M
2032 $7.5M
2033 $15M ($19M salary - $4M buyout)
2024 $21M
2025 $7.5M
2026 $7.5M
2027 $7.5M
2028 $7.5M
2029 $7.5M
2030 $7.5M
2031 $7.5M
2032 $7.5M
2033 $15M ($19M salary - $4M buyout)
2024 $21M
W/ the Campbell deal, 2025 CBT = ~$257.4M, ~$16M above the CBT threshold
Getting under the CBT threshold isn't really an option anymore. Sending out salary is prorated, so they'd need to shed $40-50M just to drop $16M in June/July
Early 2026 = $235M, $9M under the CBT line
Payroll: bit.ly/3WCDjp3
Getting under the CBT threshold isn't really an option anymore. Sending out salary is prorated, so they'd need to shed $40-50M just to drop $16M in June/July
Early 2026 = $235M, $9M under the CBT line
Payroll: bit.ly/3WCDjp3
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April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
W/ the Campbell deal, 2025 CBT = ~$257.4M, ~$16M above the CBT threshold
Getting under the CBT threshold isn't really an option anymore. Sending out salary is prorated, so they'd need to shed $40-50M just to drop $16M in June/July
Early 2026 = $235M, $9M under the CBT line
Payroll: bit.ly/3WCDjp3
Getting under the CBT threshold isn't really an option anymore. Sending out salary is prorated, so they'd need to shed $40-50M just to drop $16M in June/July
Early 2026 = $235M, $9M under the CBT line
Payroll: bit.ly/3WCDjp3
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The Sox get a conditional option of $15M for 2032 if Crochet misses 120 consecutive days due to a significant arm injury. In the case of such an event, assuming it happened between 2026-30, his opt-out after 2030 would be voided.
If he avoids such an injury, then he gets the opt-out following 2030.
If he avoids such an injury, then he gets the opt-out following 2030.
April 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Sox get a conditional option of $15M for 2032 if Crochet misses 120 consecutive days due to a significant arm injury. In the case of such an event, assuming it happened between 2026-30, his opt-out after 2030 would be voided.
If he avoids such an injury, then he gets the opt-out following 2030.
If he avoids such an injury, then he gets the opt-out following 2030.
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Red Sox get: LHP Garrett Crochet for 7 yrs/$173.8 mil + escalators
White Sox get: C Kyle Teel (MLB No. 25), OF Braden Montgomery (MLB No. 54), INF Chase Meidroth (BOS No. 11), P Wikelman Gonzalez (BOS No. 14)
Feels much more palatable.
Red Sox get: LHP Garrett Crochet for 7 yrs/$173.8 mil + escalators
White Sox get: C Kyle Teel (MLB No. 25), OF Braden Montgomery (MLB No. 54), INF Chase Meidroth (BOS No. 11), P Wikelman Gonzalez (BOS No. 14)
Feels much more palatable.
April 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Updated 👇
Red Sox get: LHP Garrett Crochet for 7 yrs/$173.8 mil + escalators
White Sox get: C Kyle Teel (MLB No. 25), OF Braden Montgomery (MLB No. 54), INF Chase Meidroth (BOS No. 11), P Wikelman Gonzalez (BOS No. 14)
Feels much more palatable.
Red Sox get: LHP Garrett Crochet for 7 yrs/$173.8 mil + escalators
White Sox get: C Kyle Teel (MLB No. 25), OF Braden Montgomery (MLB No. 54), INF Chase Meidroth (BOS No. 11), P Wikelman Gonzalez (BOS No. 14)
Feels much more palatable.
With Crochet, assuming...
*$22M in arbitration money
*Buehler, Giolito, and Hendriks options aren't picked up
*Bregman and Story stay
...the 2026 payroll sits at roughly $228M, or $16M below the $244M first CBT threshold for next year.
No effect on the Red Sox 2025 CBT payroll
*$22M in arbitration money
*Buehler, Giolito, and Hendriks options aren't picked up
*Bregman and Story stay
...the 2026 payroll sits at roughly $228M, or $16M below the $244M first CBT threshold for next year.
No effect on the Red Sox 2025 CBT payroll
April 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
With Crochet, assuming...
*$22M in arbitration money
*Buehler, Giolito, and Hendriks options aren't picked up
*Bregman and Story stay
...the 2026 payroll sits at roughly $228M, or $16M below the $244M first CBT threshold for next year.
No effect on the Red Sox 2025 CBT payroll
*$22M in arbitration money
*Buehler, Giolito, and Hendriks options aren't picked up
*Bregman and Story stay
...the 2026 payroll sits at roughly $228M, or $16M below the $244M first CBT threshold for next year.
No effect on the Red Sox 2025 CBT payroll
Crochet's new contract is the 2nd-largest for a Red Sox pitcher ever, behind David Price, and the richest extension they've given out.
April 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Crochet's new contract is the 2nd-largest for a Red Sox pitcher ever, behind David Price, and the richest extension they've given out.
Red Sox 40-man starting pitching investment outlook, 2025-2031.
*Green = arbitration estimate
*Green = arbitration estimate
April 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Red Sox 40-man starting pitching investment outlook, 2025-2031.
*Green = arbitration estimate
*Green = arbitration estimate
Opening Day Payroll: ~$249.9M, a club record.
That's ~$8.9M above the 1st CBT threshold with room to add with minimal penalties throughout the year.
This projection will fluctuate with player moves + injuries throughout the year. Looking forward to everyone following along in 2025!
That's ~$8.9M above the 1st CBT threshold with room to add with minimal penalties throughout the year.
This projection will fluctuate with player moves + injuries throughout the year. Looking forward to everyone following along in 2025!
March 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Opening Day Payroll: ~$249.9M, a club record.
That's ~$8.9M above the 1st CBT threshold with room to add with minimal penalties throughout the year.
This projection will fluctuate with player moves + injuries throughout the year. Looking forward to everyone following along in 2025!
That's ~$8.9M above the 1st CBT threshold with room to add with minimal penalties throughout the year.
This projection will fluctuate with player moves + injuries throughout the year. Looking forward to everyone following along in 2025!
Cut-watch starts today. If added to the roster, notable prorated MLB salaries for NRIs:
Ottovino $2M
Moore $2M
Fulmer $1.5M
Toro $1M
Opt-outs are Ottavino & Moore (3/22, 5/1, 6/1), Adams, Davis, and Zavala (dates TBA).
Thompson has a July assignment clause per @spchrishatfield.bsky.social
Ottovino $2M
Moore $2M
Fulmer $1.5M
Toro $1M
Opt-outs are Ottavino & Moore (3/22, 5/1, 6/1), Adams, Davis, and Zavala (dates TBA).
Thompson has a July assignment clause per @spchrishatfield.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Cut-watch starts today. If added to the roster, notable prorated MLB salaries for NRIs:
Ottovino $2M
Moore $2M
Fulmer $1.5M
Toro $1M
Opt-outs are Ottavino & Moore (3/22, 5/1, 6/1), Adams, Davis, and Zavala (dates TBA).
Thompson has a July assignment clause per @spchrishatfield.bsky.social
Ottovino $2M
Moore $2M
Fulmer $1.5M
Toro $1M
Opt-outs are Ottavino & Moore (3/22, 5/1, 6/1), Adams, Davis, and Zavala (dates TBA).
Thompson has a July assignment clause per @spchrishatfield.bsky.social
With roster cuts today, looking ahead to next week, the team will likely need *at least* 1-2 40-man spots. Murphy and Penrod can be added to the 60-day IL when they need those spots.
Not on the 40: Campbell, Ottovino, Moore, Newcomb, Mayer, Anthony, Toro, Thompson, Fullmer
Not on the 40: Campbell, Ottovino, Moore, Newcomb, Mayer, Anthony, Toro, Thompson, Fullmer
March 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
With roster cuts today, looking ahead to next week, the team will likely need *at least* 1-2 40-man spots. Murphy and Penrod can be added to the 60-day IL when they need those spots.
Not on the 40: Campbell, Ottovino, Moore, Newcomb, Mayer, Anthony, Toro, Thompson, Fullmer
Not on the 40: Campbell, Ottovino, Moore, Newcomb, Mayer, Anthony, Toro, Thompson, Fullmer
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The players, as I understand it, with opt outs are Ottavino, Moore (the two automatic ones), Adams, Davis, and Zavala. Not clear on the dates for the last 3 yet. Ottavino & Moore are 3/22, 5/1, 6/1.
Also, Thompson has a July assignment clause. Unclear if others have too.
Also, Thompson has a July assignment clause. Unclear if others have too.
March 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The players, as I understand it, with opt outs are Ottavino, Moore (the two automatic ones), Adams, Davis, and Zavala. Not clear on the dates for the last 3 yet. Ottavino & Moore are 3/22, 5/1, 6/1.
Also, Thompson has a July assignment clause. Unclear if others have too.
Also, Thompson has a July assignment clause. Unclear if others have too.
Bregman has yet to play 2B in Spring, and Hamilton appears to be getting priority at the position
Masa looks healthy. Devers isn't (yet)
Wilyer is behind. KC's been playing LF
Kutter is hurt & Bello/Gio are behind
Wondering if maybe Fitts and Sogard break camp on this roster
Masa looks healthy. Devers isn't (yet)
Wilyer is behind. KC's been playing LF
Kutter is hurt & Bello/Gio are behind
Wondering if maybe Fitts and Sogard break camp on this roster
March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Bregman has yet to play 2B in Spring, and Hamilton appears to be getting priority at the position
Masa looks healthy. Devers isn't (yet)
Wilyer is behind. KC's been playing LF
Kutter is hurt & Bello/Gio are behind
Wondering if maybe Fitts and Sogard break camp on this roster
Masa looks healthy. Devers isn't (yet)
Wilyer is behind. KC's been playing LF
Kutter is hurt & Bello/Gio are behind
Wondering if maybe Fitts and Sogard break camp on this roster