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State of the Sox: The Red Sox must decide the fates of 17 arbitration-eligible players — and some of those calls are far from easy

The Red Sox face contract decisions on 17 arbitration-eligible players, with several non-tender candidates and extension talks likely amid roster uncertainty.

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 1:18 PM

Key Things to Know

The Boston Red Sox face contract tender decisions on 17 arbitration-eligible players this offseason.
Outfielder Jarren Duran is projected to earn $11.1 million and is widely expected to be tendered.
Catcher Adley Rutschman is projected to make $9.1 million with one year of team control remaining.

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The Boston Red Sox face upcoming contract tender decisions on 17 arbitration-eligible players ahead of the winter deadline. Key contributors like Jarren Duran, projected at $11.1 million, and Adley Rutschman, projected at $9.1 million, are expected to be tendered, though Duran is also viewed as a potential winter trade candidate.

The Red Sox must also navigate decisions on injured or depth players, including Triston Casas, Tanner Houck, and Kutter Crawford. Potential non-tender candidates include Zack Kelly, Romy Gonzalez, and Jamai Jones as the front office balances salary projections and 40-man roster space.

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