Overview
- MassLive’s Chris Cotillo predicts Boston will add two inexpensive relievers—a right-hander and a left-hander—with Luke Weaver and Justin Wilson offered as speculative candidates.
- Reporters frame the need as veteran sixth- and seventh-inning depth to support Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock after late-season strain on an otherwise top-tier bullpen.
- Weaver enters free agency off a 3.62 ERA with 72 strikeouts and eight saves in 64.2 innings for the Yankees, though he was hit for two runs without recording an out in the ALDS opener.
- Wilson, 38, logged a 3.35 ERA over 61 appearances for Boston in 2025 and is a free agent who fits the projected low-cost profile.
- No agreements are reported, and recent coverage reiterates that Boston’s foremost offseason objective is securing a frontline No. 2 starter, with other veteran relief options also discussed.