The MLB free agent market is heating up with the Red Sox and Mets actively engaging with high-profile players. The Red Sox are in talks with pitchers Lucas Giolito, Imanaga, James Paxton, and are also interested in RHP Yariel Rodriguez and ex-Yankee Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Outfielder Teoscar Hernández is another target, with the Red Sox being among the most aggressive suitors, potentially offering him a four-year deal worth $56-64 million. The Mets are showing strong interest in Giolito as they consider their Plan B after missing out on Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Hernández's market value is buoyed by his offensive capabilities, despite a decline since 2021 and limited defensive and base running (Def/BsR) contributions.
I can see the Red Sox signing Teoscar Hernandez at 4/$56-64M. Avg field value over the last 3 seasons is at $22.6M, but his numbers have declined since 2021, and he doesn’t offer much in Def/BsR. With the market lacking bats though, he should be able to land a $14-16M AAV. https://t.co/I9hfoiY97U
The #RedSox remain focused on adding pitching, though possibly not at the very top of the free agent market: https://t.co/qOJN9DWCNG https://t.co/f0OnggSkyQ
Sources: Red Sox remain among the most aggressive on Teoscar Hernandez, who has a handful of interested teams. Angels heavily involved too. Could get a 4-year deal if bidding gets there.
The Mets are showing interest in Lucas Giolito. Where they might go after missing on Yoshinobu Yamamoto: https://t.co/nyyrrkqTtv via @nypostsports
The Mets are showing interest in Lucas Giolito. Where they might go after missing on Yoshinobu Yamamoto: sports/mets-have-strong-interest-in-lucas-giolito-as-they-mull-free-agency-options/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost_sitebuttons via @nypostsports
MLB rumors: Mets interested in Lucas Giolito, ex-Yankee Isiah Kiner-Falefa stays in AL East https://t.co/2QBV0dNsxn
The Red Sox remain interested in RHP Yariel Rodriguez, according to @francysromeroFR. https://t.co/BOmmRbO8KC
Mets showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito as they mull Plan B free agency options https://t.co/RK1lmUFPY0 https://t.co/pzNEWk8LZq
My latest report on the @MLB free agent reliever market, with @alannarizzo on @MLBNetwork today. https://t.co/zJGrNHs6ou
Two Red Sox SP target updates, per sources: * There has been consistent communication with James Paxton and a reunion there is in play but not a certainty. * Remain engaged on Lucas Giolito along with many other clubs who are targeting his upside.
ICYMI: Baseball’s market is expected to be active this week. Immediately after Yamamoto’s decision, the Red Sox engaged w/pitchers such as Giolito, Imanaga, + Paxton, as well as OF Teoscar Hernández- an intriguing target that may be connected to more moves https://t.co/ik5wGLYhJq