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Garrett Crochet pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts to lift the Red Sox to a 3-0 Opening Day win over the Reds. Marcelo Mayer delivered a clutch pinch-hit double to spark Boston's first run, Rafaela added an RBI single, and a ninth-inning rally capped by Trevor Story and Jarren Duran provided insurance as Boston’s bullpen closed out the shutout.
Boston will have one of its top left-handed pitching prospects on the Opening Day roster, with Connelly Early set to break camp and join Johan Oviedo on the active staff, while Payton Tolle is optioned to minor league camp. The Sox face rotation decisions—potentially a six-man plan or an Early/Oviedo tandem—to begin the year in Cincinnati, as both Early and Oviedo showed solid spring momentum and Tolle contributed solid numbers as a rookie-eligible prospect. Early and Tolle qualify for the Prospect Promotion Incentive, which could have implications if Early stays in the majors all season and meets ROY/Cy Young thresholds.
The piece traces Roman Anthony’s rapid rise—from a South Florida youth idolizing MLB stars to Boston’s top prospect and a pivotal force for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic—highlighting his breakout rookie season, a timely call-up after Corbin Carroll’s injury, and his standout performance at the plate as the U.S. chases a WBC title at loanDepot Park, with praise from family, coaches and teammates.
Red Sox infielder Brendan Rodgers is likely to undergo shoulder surgery after a February injury in spring training; with CT/MRI results not favorable and a second opinion pending from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, his status creates uncertainty for Boston’s infield lineup and roster plans.
Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers exited a spring game with a right shoulder injury; MRI/CT results were not positive, and he’ll seek a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, with manager Alex Cora saying surgery is most likely and that Rodgers will probably begin the season on the injured list.
Boston landed Caleb Durbin from Milwaukee in a six-player deal that sent left-handers Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan, and infielder David Hamilton to the Brewers, with Milwaukee also receiving Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler and a competitive balance round B pick in July. Durbin, 26, who can play third or second, batted .256/.334 with 11 homers and 18 steals in 136 games last season and could fill Boston’s third-base opening after Alex Bregman left in free agency.
Boston acquired Caleb Durbin from the Brewers in a six-player deal that also brought Andruw Monasterio and Anthony Seigler to Boston, while sending Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton and Shane Drohan to Milwaukee. Durbin, a speedy, versatile infielder with strong defense and contact hitting, is the centerpiece as the Red Sox pivot toward pitching depth and defense at the infield ahead of spring training.
Boston signed reliever Kyle Keller to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invitation, a $1.9 million base if he makes the MLB roster, and a mid-April assignment clause. Returning from four seasons in Japan with a strong 2.42 ERA in 152 1/3 NPB innings, Keller could provide non-roster bullpen depth for Boston under chief Chris Breslow.
The Red Sox traded reliever Jordan Hicks (plus minor-leaguer David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later) to the White Sox for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl and a player to be named later, sending $8 million of Hicks’ $24 million owed and freeing two 40-man spots. The deal lowers Boston’s 2026 luxury-tax payroll to about $258 million (roughly $6 million under the second tax tier) and sets the stage for an infield addition, with targets discussed including Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, and Marcelo Mayer. Hicks posted an 8.20 ERA and was limited by injuries, helping motivate the move.
Chicago acquired right-hander Gage Ziehl from the Red Sox in exchange for Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, with Boston taking on a portion of Hicks’s remaining $12.5 million salary; Ziehl, a 22-year-old former Yankees fourth-round pick, had been viewed as a strong pitching prospect by Chicago, while Sandlin was Boston’s No. 9 prospect last season. The move is part of Chicago’s ongoing payroll reshaping as they rebuild after several losing seasons.
The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Tayron Guerrero to a minor-league contract with an invite to major-league camp. The 35-year-old, who pitched for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan in 2025 after a 2019 MLB stint, is known for a 99 mph fastball but uneven command. He will report to camp with a shot at a midseason call if he impresses in exhibition action and at Triple-A Worcester.
Brendan Donovan remains with the Cardinals as the Red Sox, Mariners and Giants circle, with Boston potentially using him to fill a second-base vacancy if Marcelo Mayer moves to third; Donovan’s versatility is appealing but his defense at second is below average, and Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner is another option requiring a pitcher and a prospect. Boston hopes to resolve the situation before spring training, while St. Louis isn’t under pressure to trade him, potentially yielding a big return if deals materialize.
After one season in Boston, Alex Bregman explained at his Cubs introductory press conference that the move was driven by stability and family considerations, as he signed a five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago; in his lone Red Sox season he hit 18 homers, 62 RBIs and a .273/.360/.462 line over 114 games.
Boston signed left-hander Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million deal to bolster its rotation after failing to land Alex Bregman. Suárez will slot as a top-of-rotation piece alongside Garrett Crochet, with Sonny Gray and Brayan Bello also in the mix as the Red Sox fill the fifth starter spot from a group that includes Johan Oviedo, Jake Bennett and others. The move signals a shift toward run prevention and depth in Boston’s pitching staff.
Boston is signing left-hander Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million contract with no deferrals or opt-outs, adding a frontline starter to a rotation that already features Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray. The deal signals Boston’s focus on upgrading pitching depth while potentially reshaping the roster via future moves to address offense.