![]() On November 15, the team designated two players for assignment- Caleb Hamilton and Jake Reed-and added five players to the 40-man roster: Wilyer Abreu, David Hamilton, Ceddanne Rafaela, Chris Murphy, and Brandon Walter.On November 10, the team selected the contract of infielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Worcester Red Sox.On November 10, the Red Sox announced that both the team and outfielder Tommy Pham declined a mutual option, making him a free agent.On November 9, the team traded pitcher Easton McGee to the Seattle Mariners for cash.On November 8, the team announced that pitcher James Paxton exercised his $4 million option to remain a member of the Red Sox for the 2023 season.On November 7, Xander Bogaerts elected free agency.Martinez, Matt Strahm, and Michael Wacha. On November 6, the following players elected free agency: Nathan Eovaldi, Rich Hill, J.On October 31, pitcher Tyler Danish elected minor-league free agency, after being placed on waivers and removed from the 40-man roster by the team. ![]() Bazardo later elected to become a free agent. On October 13, the team claimed pitcher Jake Reed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in a corresponding move, pitcher Eduard Bazardo was designated for assignment.Almonte subsequently elected to become a free agent. On October 11, the team claimed catcher Caleb Hamilton off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in a corresponding move, outfielder Abraham Almonte was designated for assignment.When a position player can pitch has been slightly adjusted, based on the size of a team's lead and the inning.As was first done during the shortened 2020 season, all extra innings during the regular season will start with a runner on second base.All three bases are increased from 15 inches (38 cm) square to 18 inches (46 cm) square.Use of the infield shift is now restricted.Pitchers are now limited to two "disengagements" (such as making a pickoff throw) during each batter's plate appearance.MLB adopted several rule changes during the offseason. The team entered the offseason with the status of several players, most notably Xander Bogaerts, unclear due to expiring contracts or opt-out clauses. The Red Sox began their regular season on March 30, in a home game against the Baltimore Orioles, and are scheduled to finish on October 1, in a road game at Baltimore. The team is led by Alex Cora, in the third season of his second stint as the team's manager. ![]() The 2023 Boston Red Sox season is the ongoing 123rd season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 112th season at Fenway Park. WEEI-FM / Boston Red Sox Radio Network: Joe Castiglione, Will Flemming, Sean McDonough, Lou Merloni (rotation) NESN: Dave O’Brien or Mike Monaco (play-by-play) with Lou Merloni, Will Middlebrooks, Kevin Millar, Tim Wakefield, Kevin Youkilis (analyst rotation)
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