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Red Sox Secure Suarez, Eye Tovar Trade for Defense

1/24/2026

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Boston Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million deal to bolster pitching and defense.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the need to improve infield defense.
A Play Tessie podcast proposal would trade three top prospects for Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, with the Red Sox likely taking on most of his $63.5 million contract.
The Red Sox would trade Tyler Uberstine, Juan Valera, and Justin Gonzalez to acquire him.

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Boston Red Sox signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year, $130 million deal to bolster pitching and defense.
Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the need to improve infield defense.
A Play Tessie podcast proposal would trade three top prospects for Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, with the Red Sox likely taking on most of his $63.5 million contract.
The Red Sox would trade Tyler Uberstine, Juan Valera, and Justin Gonzalez to acquire him.