The Boston Red Sox have their work cut out for them this offseason as they aim to cut payroll in an effort to dip under the $208 million luxury tax threshold. One of the necessary steps to achieve that goal is releasing expendable players to replace them with cheaper options and those efforts are already underway.
The first move was releasing knuckleball pitcher Steven Wright. This was no surprise given his performance over the last few years which has been marred by injuries and suspensions. The news that Wright will undergo Tommy John surgery cemented the decision.