The free-agent market was littered with productive relievers when the offseason opened but most of those options have already been scooped up. The Boston Red Sox could use an upgrade to their bullpen yet they haven’t sent any signals that they plan to address that area of their roster.
It’s not that the front office hasn’t spent any money. Sure, they remain intent on dipping below the luxury tax line and that naturally is going to prevent them from splurging on free agents. That hasn’t stopped them from bargain hunting to fill areas of need.
Martin Perez will be paid $6 million to fill the spot at the back of their rotation.