The Red Sox have five players whose years of guaranteed money ended at the conclusion of the 2026 season; some will be back, others won't
Writer Brian Burrows evaluated the upcoming free agents and contract option situations facing the Boston Red Sox heading into the offseason. The analysis focuses on five key players: pitchers Sonny Gray, Patrick Sandoval, Garrett Whitlock, Aroldis Chapman, and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa as the team manages roster space.
Burrows argues that Boston is unlikely to retain Gray, Sandoval, or Kiner-Falefa due to mutual options, poor second-half performance, or infield depth. In contrast, the writer highlights that reliever Garrett Whitlock is expected to have his $8.25 million club option exercised, while Aroldis Chapman's conditional contract option has already vested for next season.
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