It's early, but the experts don't seem to think Payton Tolle and Connelly Early can get themselves in the driver's seat for roster spots.

Red Sox receive stamp of approval for quick pivot, transactions in 2026 offseason campaign originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Cincinnati Reds are signing free agent slugger Nathaniel Lowe, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand and Mark Sheldon. Lowe became a free agent after he was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox in November.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Though Kristian Campbell’s 2026 role appears entirely unsettled, the 23-year-old nonetheless seems more comfortable in spring training than he did a year ago.

But he then went just 20-for-126 (.159 batting average) in 38 games in May and June. The Red Sox optioned him to Triple-A Worcester on June 20. He remained with the WooSox for the rest of the season. Campbell made the changes working with the Red Sox, not an outside hitting coach.

Red Sox star Triston Casas clarifies his cryptic offseason Instagram post was intended for one individual, not the team.

The Boston Red Sox don't seem to have a defined role for Masataka Yoshida because they have too many talented outfielders.

His comments ended up going viral. Even Yankees GM Brian Cashman was asked about them during the Winter Meetings. Cashman told reporters that Gray’s account represented some revisionist history. He said Gray had previously told him he lied about wanting to be traded to New York.