The Boston Red Sox have had their eyes set on bringing in another high-end pitcher to pair with ace Garrett Crochet, and could target one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ most electric pitchers this offseason.
Boston pursued Toronto’s star pitcher Shane Bieber last offseason, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray, but ultimately failed to sign the two-time All-Star. After signing back with the Cleveland Guardians, Bieber was traded to the Blue Jays ahead of the trade deadline and is now performing on the biggest stage in baseball.
With the 30-year-old likely to decline his player option for the 2026 season in the search of a long-term contract, WEEI’s Rob Bradford shared on social media that he expects that the Red Sox will be in the mix to sign Bieber this offseason.
“Bieber has made himself some money this postseason,” Bradford wrote in a post to X on Wednesday. “Expect the Red Sox to be in the mix for the starter this offseason (again).”
Bradford also shared a clip where Bieber acknowledged the fact that Boston was one of the top suitors to sign him last offseason.
“Yeah, I think so,” Bieber replied when asked if Boston and Cleveland were the two teams most interested in him. “There were a few others and ultimately, like, I’m very grateful for the opportunity I was given this past offseason to re-sign with Cleveland and have a lot of love for that organization and the people there and the way they took care of me, my family, and got me back to health. It’s something I’m definitely appreciative of and for in this very moment.”
Boston was interested in Bieber even when he wasn’t healthy. Now, the former Cy Young winner is performing in some of the biggest games of the season and thriving. Through four postseason starts, the 30-year-old pitcher is 2-0 with a 3.57 ERA and 18 strikeouts, helping lead the Blue Jays to the World Series. The Red Sox are sure to be on the market for a top pitcher this offseason, and Bieber fits the bill perfectly.
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