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According to The Athletic, Rays owner Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to sell the team for $1.7 billion, with a deal expected to come as soon as September. The new owners will reportedly be a group that is led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski.
The 2025 draft marked chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s second at the helm, and his first overseeing the full 12-month scouting cycle. The Sox spent eight of their first 10 picks on pitchers this year, and across Breslow’s two drafts, have used 29 of their 41 total selections on pitchers.
Alex Bregman is reportedly looking for a $200 million contract this offseason. The Boston Red Sox will need to make a few big decisions to accommodate.
The Major League Baseball Draft is all about value, and the Boston Red Sox know that well. Some of Boston's biggest draft successes came outside the first round
Baseball America listed Red Sox first round pick Kyson Witherspoon as one of 12 prospects from the 2025 MLB Draft who could reach the majors in 2026.
Since going down with his quad injury, news has surfaced that Bregman would consider signing an extension or a new contract with the Red Sox before the end of the season. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported that "both sides wouldn't mind getting something done," though discussions haven't yet been held.
The Boston Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon with the 15th pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday.