Deals for Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers are at the top of the list, but Boston also needs to bolster its bullpen and add some power to the lineup.

Shortly after the World Series ends, Xander Bogaerts will have to decide whether or not to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent.

J.D. Martinez homers twice in what could be his final game for Boston – along with Dennis Eckersley and, maybe, Xander Bogaerts – as the Red Sox win, 6-3.

Nathan Eovaldi pitches five scoreless innings as the Red Sox win their second straight over the Rays, 6-0.

Rafael Devers played through a hamstring injury, but isn’t using that as an excuse for his slump in the second half of the season.

Boston scores three in the sixth, then takes the lead in the seventh, and Rich Hill strikes out six as Boston wins, 4-3.

Boston shortstop Xander Bogaerts is sure to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract to become a free agent – unless the Red Sox negotiate with him soon.

Toronto has won nine straight games against Boston and wins the season series, 16-3.

Toronto rolls to a 10-0 win and draws closer to wrapping up the top AL wild-card spot.

Vladimir Guerrero hits a two-run home run and Toronto, which clinched a playoff berth Thursday, improves to 14-3 against Boston this season.