For some time now, the Red Sox have said they have been actively working to add depth and versatility to their roster, even if no agreement was reached. Within 24 hours of this weekend, they agreed to negotiate two key pieces that should help complete their puzzle this season.
On Friday night, the Red Sox agreed to a $ 14 million two-year deal with super utilitarian Enrique Hernandez, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. On Saturday, they agreed to a $ 10 million one-year deal with veteran incumbent Garrett Richards, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported. According to reports, the deal has an option for a second year.
The 32-year-old right-hander is reaching a promising season with the San Diego Padres, where he posted an ERA 4.03, 1.25 WHIP and 8.1 K / 9 in 14 games and 10 starts. It marked his first full year after returning from Tommy John’s surgery he had in mid-2018. Richards has treated his number of injuries over the years, …