The Boston Red Sox reportedly are one of the favorites to sign star closer Tanner Scott, but the pricetag would be steep.
As the Red Sox look to bolster their bullpen, Phil Maton is a name they have checked in on. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Could the Boston Red Sox be the number-one threat to the San Diego Padres to retain their All-Star trade acquisition?
Tanner Scott remains unsigned as the top reliever in a slow-moving free agent class. The hard-throwing southpaw and right-hander Jeff Hoffman have been the best bullpen arms available all winter.