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The Boston Red Sox should be looking to add to their roster during this offseason.
While they had a good regular season in 2026, they struggled significantly during the postseason. This is because they were swept by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series, where they were outscored 18-2.
With this, there is no question that the Red Sox need to improve their roster during this offseason. Because of this, they are now being connected to a notable free agent catcher with the offseason now underway.
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In a recent article for ESPN, MLB insider Jeff Passan called for the Red Sox to sign top free agent catcher Ryan Jeffers this offseason.
"If they do decide to spend money, though, there are worse options than getting a backup plan for Adley Rutschman (who hits free agency next winter) and adding another powerful right-handed bat who can play DH, too. Sign catcher Ryan Jeffers," Passan wrote.
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The idea of the Red Sox bringing in Jeffers is an intriguing one. They just acquired a star catcher in Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles at this year's trade deadline. Yet, Jeffers could still be a useful player to have around in a platoon role.
If the Red Sox signed Jeffers, he would provide them with another solid hitter who could boost their offense. Thus, it could make sense for Boston to bring him in this offseason as they look to have better results in 2027.
Jeffers is coming off a good 2026 season with the Minnesota Twins. In 92 games with Minnesota in 2026, he posted 14 home runs, 56 RBI, and a .256 batting average. He has also hit at least 14 home runs in four out of his seven MLB seasons, so he has shown that he can provide some pop for much of his career.
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if the Red Sox can land Jeffers in free agency this offseason. They will have competition if they pursue him, though, as he is one of the top catchers available for the taking in free agency right now.
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