C.J. Chatham played 90 games with the Portland Sea Dogs in 2019.

Martin Perez, who went 3-5 in the shortened 2020 season, will earn $4.5 million with a $6 million option for 2020.

Third baseman Rafael Devers struggled during the shortened 2020 season after a breakout season in 2019.

Boston was among many teams who watched Corey Kluber, a two-time Cy Young winner hampered by injuries for two seasons, throw a bullpen session.

Boston’s best avenue for adding much-needed pitching depth may be through trades rather than free agency.

Bianca Smith brings smarts, experience and diversity to the Red Sox minor league coaching staff.

Smith will work primarily with position players at the team’s training facility at Ft. Myers, Florida.

Daniel Gossett, who last pitched in an MLB game in 2018, has recovered from Tommy John surgery and should provide Boston with some veteran pitching depth.

Should Boston stick with Andrew Benintendi and hope he reaches his potential, or try to get some value in a trade during this offseason?

Boston is stockpiling pitchers, yet Chaim Bloom still needs to acquire dependable starters.