Former Red Sox Stud Reportedly Will Be Available; Reunion Could Be On Way

Boston could be in the market for a reunion this offseason

It sounds like one former member of the Boston Red Sox will be available this offseason and a reunion could make sense. 

Former Boston longtime hurler Eduardo Rodríguez has spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Tigers but reportedly will opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

"Eduardo Rodríguez is planning to opt out barring an extension by the incumbent Tigers — the logical call as management sources predict he easily beats the $49 million and three years he has left," Heyman said. "In a solid starting market, he should slot below Jordan Montgomery, who’s enhanced his case with a monster postseason.

Rodríguez began his big league career with the Red Sox and could be the perfect solution to one of the club's biggest issues right now. Boston needs to improve its starting rotation and Rodríguez could be a solid start. He had arguably the best season of his career in 2023 while compiling a 3.30 ERA in 26 starts. 

He certainly will be less expensive than someone like Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola or San Diego Padres star Blake Snell and would give the club the spending flexibility to land someone like Orix Buffaloes phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto. 

Rodríguez found his name in trade rumors seemingly all season and was floated as a reunion candidate for the Red Sox but he ultimately remained in Detroit. He still has relationships within the Red Sox organization and should at least be considered as a free agent fit this offseason.

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