The Red Sox already have the makings of a strong bullpen, with Chapman and Wilson joining a grouping that also features Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, and Garrett Whitlock. But Scott could step in immediately as an elite closer for Boston, giving Alex Cora several intriguing options for seventh and eighth-inning duties.

The Boston Red Sox have emerged as the favorite to land an All-Star closer free agent, according to an MLB insider.

Chris Martin was largely dominant during a two-year stretch as Boston's setup man. He won't be back in 2025, though, as he just signed with his hometown team.

The Boston Red Sox have gone a long way toward upgrading their starting rotation this offseason, trading for former Chicago White Sox lefty ace Garrett Crochet, and signing two-time World Series winner Walker Buehler from the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent.

Through the first two months of the offseason, the Boston Red Sox haven't seen many of their own free agents find new homes. However, on Monday, another joined that list, as FanSided's Robert Murray reported that right-handed reliever Chris Martin agreed to a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers.

The Boston Red Sox ended 2024 by making waves in the offseason, with their sights set on bolstering their roster through free agency and trades. According