Former New York Yankees reliever and 16-year veteran David Robertson is predicted to join the Boston Red Sox as a free agent.

Tanner Scott, who was widely viewed a the top free-agent reliever this offseason, will be heading to the Dodgers. Read more on Boston.com.

Tanner Scott won't be coming to Boston after signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Dodgers. So where can the Red Sox turn for relief help before spring training?

As for Bregman, Red Sox manager Alex Cora publicly made the case for why he would be a strong addition to the team. Even with Rafael Devers sticking at third base, Boston has considered moving Bregman to second base where it believes he can provide Gold Glove-caliber defense.

The Red Sox already have the makings of a strong bullpen, with Chapman and Wilson joining a grouping that also features Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, and Garrett Whitlock. But Scott could step in immediately as an elite closer for Boston, giving Alex Cora several intriguing options for seventh and eighth-inning duties.

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

The Boston Red Sox were linked to Scott in the offseason despite signing Aroldis Chapman. It’s unclear if Chapman will be Boston’s closer, but once the team signed him, Scott seemed unlikely. Scott had a dominant 2024 season that saw him amass a 1.75 ERA in 72 games between the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres.

While the Atlanta Braves were rumored as a team who had interest in Scott, we know that Alex Anthopoulos would not spend $72 million on a relief pitcher. The Boston Red Sox were also a logical fit for Scott and were thought to actually offer him more money than the Dodgers, we are now learning that this information is false.

Tanner Scott joined a stacked Los Angeles Dodgers team on Sunday, but the All-Star closer reportedly had a competitive offer on the table from the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to improve their bullpen in a mighty way but their lack of commitment got in the way.

The Boston Red Sox lost out on another star free agent in Anthony Santander, who just signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a five-year, $90+ million dollar deal, per Jeff Passan. Santander fit the Red Sox's bill for a right-handed slugger,