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January 22, 2026 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Red Sox Craig Breslow says Red Sox have new ‘identity’ and ‘strength’ — and Ranger Suárez is a big reason why | Chris Cotillo Was Ranger Suárez a consolation prize after Alex Bregman’s departure? Sure. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com Read more Red Sox New Red Sox Ranger Suárez used to ask childhood friends, ‘Why’s no one (rooting) for Boston?’ Agent Scott Boras knew that client Ranger Suárez had interest in signing with the Red Sox even before Boston contacted them during free agency. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Is Red Sox roster better right now than last year’s? Craig Breslow answers Does Red Sox chief baseballl officer Craig Breslow think the roster, as it stands right now, is as good or better than last year’s? He answered. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox As Red Sox look to add to roster and infield, one area is ‘really important’ The Red Sox are looking to add an infielder, specifically one who plays plus defense behind the strong starting pitching staff that has been assembled. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox have four prospects on Baseball America’s Top 100 list Baseball America featured four Red Sox prospects on their latest Top 100 rankings, including two pitchers who made their MLB debuts last season. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Ranger Suárez’s Red Sox contract has unusual pay structure; what does it mean for the roster? Ranger Suárez's Red Sox contract is heavily backloaded, meaning he'll make much more in the final three years of the deal than the first two. Why? What does it mean? By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.