The Boston Red Sox have acquired righthanded hitter Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros and just like that, we no longer hate him (still hate the despicable Astros, though). The Sox signed Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal which includes deferrals and opt outs after the first and second years. Bregman turns 31 in March and is a two-time All-Star (2018 and 2019) with 191 homers over nine seasons with the Astros, including seven at Fenway. It is expected that he will probably play at second.
The Sox have improved their pitching in the offseason by signing a pair of lefthanded pitchers - Garrett Crochet from the White Sox and Patrick Sandoval from the Angels. They also acquired righthanded pitcher Walker Buehler from the Dodgers and journeyman reliever Aroldis Chapman. Further, Red Sox pitchers Lucas Giolito, Garrett Whitlock, and Liam Hendriks will be coming back after injuries this season.
Meanwhile, Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta was acquired by the San Diego Padres. In return, the Sox will get a pick in the MLB draft later this summer. Best wishes, Nick!
This is the first baseball post here at Sweat Dissolves Water. Pitchers and catchers reported yesterday, and the first full-squad workout will be Monday. Preseason play starts on February 22nd, and the 2025 season opens with a four-game stand at the Texas Rangers beginning March 27.
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