Before Shane Bieber returned to the Cleveland Guardians in free agency, the Boston Red Sox were reportedly interested in the ace.
According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Red Sox were "aggressive" and made a "serious push" to bolster their rotation by landing Bieber.
Instead, the 30-year-old stayed with the Guardians on a one-year contract worth $14 million that includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season (via ESPN's Jeff Passan).
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