GREAT NEWS: Former Red Sox star pitcher expected to hit open market with reunion possible
Ex-Red Sox Flamethrower Expected To Hit The Open Market, With Reunion Possible
Boston should explore reuniting with the previous fan favorite.
The Boston Red Sox should consider a reunion this coming winter.
Boston is in contention for an American League Wild Card position, but regardless, the club will need to fill some voids this winter. The Red Sox will need to address the starting rotation once more, most likely by adding one top-tier pitcher.
One old friend could be available and would make a lot of sense for Boston. Former Red Sox fan-favorite Nathan Eovaldi currently calls the Texas Rangers home, but MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand said that he may end up testing the open market.
“Nathan Eovaldi, (Right-handed pitcher), Rangers,” Feinsand said. “Remaining contract: 1 year, $20 million. Age at start of 2025 season: 35. If Eovaldi throws 29 more innings this season, he will reach the 300-inning mark since the start of 2023, triggering a $20 million player option for next season. The 34-year-old is aiming for his fifth straight year with a sub-4.00 ERA, so even if he throws enough innings to earn the option, it’s no lock that he would take it rather than testing the free-agent market.”
If the Red Sox can reconcile with Eovaldi this winter, it would be a fantastic move for the team. He is only 34 years old and is on track to post his fifth consecutive season with an ERA under 4.00 this year. Boston needs someone as dependable as Eovaldi, and he will undoubtedly be less expensive than other top possibilities available, like as Blake Snell.
Boston should give him a call if he does end up being available.
