Will the Red Sox make another move to help add pitching?
This offseason, the Boston Red Sox are plainly looking for new ways to strengthen the organization.
The Red Sox could use some help in the bullpen, and the market has moved very slowly. Boston has already made a significant move in the bullpen, bringing seven-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman to town. However, he is not the only reliever the Red Sox are interested in.
The Red Sox have also spoken with former Atlanta Braves lefty AJ Minter, according to MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo.
“That story on bullpen arms has been updated with this: The Red Sox are also in on AJ Minter and have had multiple conversations with him,” stated Cotillo.
The Red Sox have struggled with left-handed relievers in recent years. There have been few bright spots, such as Brennan Bernardino, but Boston has not had much success with lefties. That’s why the team decided to invest in Chapman. It’s hardly surprising that the Red Sox are considering other options as well.
Minter would be an excellent addition if Boston can complete a deal. He has a 2.62 ERA in 39 appearances with the Braves last season. He had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 35 to 11 in 34 1/3 innings pitched. Minter is an eight-year veteran with a 3.28 ERA in 384 outings.
The Red Sox may also sign him at a reasonable price. Minter made little more than $6 million with the Braves in 2024 and is expected to sign a two-year, $5.4 million deal this offseason, according to Spotrac.
