Summary
The Boston Red Sox are considering signing Luke Weaver, a relief pitcher from the New York Yankees, to bolster their bullpen. Despite a difficult season, Weaver is seen as a strong candidate to improve and could help fill gaps as the Red Sox may lose some relievers to free agency.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox recently traded for pitcher Sonny Gray to boost their starting rotation.
- The team's bullpen ranked second in the majors for its overall performance in 2025.
- Several Red Sox relievers, including Steven Matz and Justin Wilson, might leave in free agency.
- The Red Sox are considering free agent Luke Weaver, a reliever from the Yankees, to strengthen their bullpen.
- Weaver, age 32, had a challenging season with a 3.62 ERA and struggled during the postseason.
- Manny Randhawa from MLB.com suggests Weaver could bounce back and be a valuable addition.
- Weaver was originally a starting pitcher but became more effective as a reliever.
- Acquiring Weaver could also weaken a rival team like the Yankees.
