Xander Bogaerts, who played 10 years with the Red Sox, signed an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres nearly two weeks ago.
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MLB notebook: Red Sox agree to deal with Justin Turner
Turner, 38, was primarily a third baseman and DH for the Dodgers last season.
MLB notebook: Red Sox officially sign Masataka Yoshida, cut Jeter Downs
To make room for their new Japanese outfielder, the Red Sox drop one of the players acquired in the Mookie Betts trade.
Red Sox closer Jansen arrives in Boston to cold reception
Kenley Jansen arrives in Boston at a time of near-revolt among the fandom, which watched Xander Bogaerts depart just three years after former AL MVP Mookie Betts was traded away.
Tom Caron: With Bogaerts gone, all eyes turn to Red Sox front office
Fans are puzzled by what the franchise is trying to accomplish after another cornerstone player leaves Boston.
Red Sox let another franchise icon slip away as Xander Bogaerts departs
The free agent shortstop reaches an agreement with the San Diego Padres on an 11-year, $280 million contract.
Bogaerts leaves Red Sox for 11-year, $280 million deal with Padres
Free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts is going to San Diego after 10 seasons with the Red Sox.
Red Sox notebook: Boston adds Jansen to bullpen, and signs Japanese outfielder
Former Dodges and Braves closer Kenley Jansen agrees to a two-year deal worth $32 million, and Masataka Yoshida gets $90 million for five years.
Tom Caron: Game plan seems murky for Red Sox at winter meetings
Boston has plenty of holes to fill on the 2023 roster and about $80 million available under the luxury tax threshold.
MLB notebook: Red Sox agree to deal with reliever Chris Martin
Martin, a right-handed reliever, agrees to a two-year, $17.5 million deal.