MLB Rumors: Red Sox In ‘Active Discussions’ With Garrett Richards

The Red Sox reportedly have their eyes on a pitcher.

Boston is in “active discussions” with right-hander Garrett Richards, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported Friday night, citing sources. The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported “back-and-forth dialogue” is happening.

Sources: #RedSox are in active discussions with free agent Garrett Richards. Multiple teams were talking with Richards as of today. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 23, 2021

Within this: source confirms @jonmorosi report that Red Sox are engaged in talks with RHP Garrett Richards. The two sides are having back-and-forth dialogue as of Friday. https://t.co/72kxUgaok8

— Alex Speier (@alexspeier) January 23, 2021

Richards spent the last two Major League Baseball seasons with the San Diego Padres. Before that, he was with the Los Angeles Angels for eight.

The 32-year-old has a career 3.62 ERA.