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As things stand, Philadelphia's options at catcher are career backups Rafael Marchán and Garrett Stubbs. Victor Caratini and Jonah Heim are the top free agent catchers behind Realmuto, and trade candidates include Ryan Jeffers ( Twins) and Tyler Stephenson ( Reds ). One way or another, expect the Phillies to add a backstop in the coming weeks.

The Boston Red Sox have quickly gone from a team that has struggled to develop pitching, to a powerhouse over the last couple of seasons. Guys like Brayan Bell

The Boston Red Sox have a brutal distinction: They are the only team in MLB that hasn't made a free agent signing yet this offseason. That became official when the Colorado Rockies signed Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday night, removing their name from that list. The Red Sox haven't been entirely quiet.

That heavy wind coming from the northeastern part of the United States is the collective annoyed sigh from Boston Red Sox fans getting impatient while their team continues to operate with a very patient approach in free agency.

Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock revealed how moving to the bullpen helped him during his big 2025 season.

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