Epstein is returning to the team as a minority owner and senior advisor at a time when many fans have become disillusioned.

Epstein, who guided Boston to two World Series titles in his role as general manager from 2003-11, is joining Fenway Sports Group.

Boston has been quiet this offseason, but with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in two weeks, decisions must be made.

New baseball chief Craig Breslow has overhauled the support staff that will be working with Boston pitchers.

Williams, the 1999 AL Manager of the Year, managed in Boston from 1996-2001 and finished his managing career with 910 wins.

Boston’s president and CEO Sam Kennedy said the focus is building a consistent winner.

Alex Cora is in the final year of his deal as manager of the Red Sox, and baseball chief Craig Breslow says contract talks will happen ‘at the appropriate time.’

The team abandoned the town hall format at its annual Winter Weekend, but team President Sam Kennedy and new Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow will answer questions at the event.

The four deals combine for roughly $16 million and puts Boston’s payroll for the 2024 season at roughly $202 million, well short of the tax threshold.