Even though the Sox haven’t made many moves in free agency, they should take a step forward based on pitching alone.

The Baltimore Orioles have made a few key moves this offseason. They signed Tyler O'Neill to a three-year, $49.5 million contract and also brought in Gregory Soto, Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano.

Free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty believes that he could've ended up in Boston if they didn't make such a splash in the trade market.

Merrill, who turned 21 during his first month in the big leagues, went on to finish second in the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year voting after batting .292 with a .326 on-base percentage, .500 slugging percentage, .826 OPS, 24 homers, 31 doubles, six triples, 90 RBIs and a 4.4 bWAR in 156 games.

However, after the first few months of the offseason, Yankees fans, who just watched their team win the division and make it to the World Series, are already getting nervous about Boston's prospects for 2025 and beyond.

Before Tanner Scott joined the Dodgers, he had interest from three AL East teams. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

Whether Heston Kjerstad will be given the opportunity to receive everyday at-bats remains one of the biggest questions facing the Orioles.

The Boston Red Sox have added nine non-roster invitees to the team’s 2025 Spring Training roster: shortstop Marcelo Mayer; outfielder Roman Anthony; infielder/outfielders Kristian Campbell and Abraham Toro;

“The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-hander Chase Shugart in a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Matt McShane, according to sources familiar with the deal. Shugart was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Murray wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Select beer, among other food and drink items, will be at a valued price during Orioles games at Camden Yards this upcoming season.

The Baltimore Orioles made the postseason for a second consecutive season after finishing with a record of 91-71 and second in the American League