The Boston Red Sox have finalized contracts with four players as the 2024 season approaches. The team reached agreements on one-year deals to avoid arbitration with right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, reliever John Schreiber, catcher Reese McGuire, and outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who was recently acquired. Pivetta had a strong season in 2023 after transitioning to the bullpen, recording a 10-9 record with 183 strikeouts in 142 2/3 innings. McGuire is expected to serve as backup to Connor Wong and had a batting average of .267 in 72 games last season. Schreiber had a solid campaign in the Boston bullpen, posting a 3.86 ERA in 46 appearances. O'Neill joins the Red Sox after two injury-plagued seasons but hit 34 home runs with a .912 OPS in 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Red Sox have been active in the offseason, recently acquiring starter Lucas Giolito and trading for infielder Vaughn Grissom. With spring training just five weeks away, the team still has time to make more impactful moves. The signing of these four players solidifies the roster as the Red Sox prepare for the upcoming season.
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