The offseason is officially underway for the Boston Red Sox , as the team has reportedly made its first major move in preparation for the 2026 campaign. The team appears set to acquire veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in an effort to bolster its rotation.

In recent weeks, Craig Breslow made it clear he wanted to add to Boston’s pitching staff ahead of the new season. Gray wasn’t believed to be the team’s top target, but he will likely slide into Lucas Giolito’s spot now that he looks likely to depart in free agency.

As is always the case, when you acquire a star player like Gray, you have to give up something in return. According to reports, pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke are heading the other way , with Boston receiving $20 million in cas

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