Above even the pursuit of superstar hitters, the top Red Sox priority in the offseason is technically still starting pitching.
Given that the 81-81 Red Sox possess what MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently called a “clear and obvious deficiency” regarding the team’s pitching setup, the goal this winter for Boston chief baseball officer Craig Breslow appears clear.
As for who the second-year Red Sox executive targets on the market remains to be seen. And while there are a few notable MLB options, including two-time All-Star Max Fried and 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, one of the more intriguing names currently possesses zero experience in Major League Baseball.