By Thursday, the Red Sox will have to attempt to make deals with all of their arbitration-eligible players — or be forced to have an independent panel determine their 2026 salaries. On Tuesday, Boston got a head-start on that business.

Red Sox reach 1-year contract agreement with RHP who missed entire 2025 season with injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox ensured they'll have a fan favorite right-handed pitcher back on the mound in 2026.

The Red Sox took care of another arbitration-eligible player on Tuesday, with Kutter Crawford signed to a new contract for the 2026 season.

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly been trying to retain Alex Bregman all offseason, but he still remains unsigned. Spring training is getting closer, and Bregman’s free agency has once again taken longer than expected.

The Toronto Blue Jays have added a former Boston Red Sox pitcher while he recovers from an elbow injury, strengthening pitching depth as the team continues its pursuit of Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.

There are a lot of loose ends for the Boston Red Sox to tidy up in the new year. Boston's position player group doesn't have a lot of obvious superstars, but th