It appears more likely than ever that both Nick Pivetta and Tyler O’Neill will take their talents to new teams in 2025.
MassLive’s Sean McAdam reported Friday that both the starting pitcher and outfielder are “long shots” to receive qualifying offers from the Red Sox prior to the free agency window opening.
The qualifying offer is a one-year deal MLB teams can extend to their top free agents that helps retain them easier; if a player with a qualifying offer signs with another team, the player’s previous club will receive draft compensation.
It’s still possible that Boston could re-sign either or both Pivetta and O’Neill without a qualifying offer on the table, but the team will have less leverage in negotiations.