Rangers Postseason Star Reportedly One Of Red Sox's 'Top Targets' In Free Agency

Boston could land one of the Rangers' postseason stars this offseason in free agency

The Boston Red Sox's biggest roster need is in the starting rotation.

If the Red Sox can improve the rotation this offseason, there is a real chance that Boston could make its way back to the postseason next year. The Red Sox made positive strides in 2023 and have a strong offense, but need to improve the rotation. There are multiple starters available who would fit Boston's biggest needs and one who reportedly is one of the team's top targets is former St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers lefty Jordan Montgomery, according to The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey.

"The Red Sox met in person with Montgomery's agent Scott Boras at the (General Manager Meets) and the left-hander is thought to be among the team's top targets," McCaffrey said. "Montgomery turns 31 at the end of December and posted a 3.20 ERA in 188 2/3 innings for the Cardinals and Rangers this season, with a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings this postseason for Texas.

"Though living in Boston this winter is thought to be strictly because of his wife's residency, the proximity for the Red Sox's purposes can't hurt as they negotiate and Montgomery gets to know the area. The Athletic projects Montgomery signing a five-year, $105 million deal while MLB Trade Rumors has him at six years, $150 million.

Montgomery has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Red Sox on numerous occasions and it isn't surprising. The 30-year-old has logged an ERA below 4.00 in each of the last three seasons and has pitched at least 157 innings in each of those campaigns. Montgomery may not have the accolades like Blake Snell or Yoshinobu Yamamoto but still is a very steady and dependable option. The Red Sox need to improve the rotation and landing Montgomery is the perfect place to start.

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