The Red Sox on Friday agreed to terms with nine players on one-year contracts for the 2018 season, avoiding salary arbitration, including starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz, shortstop Xander Bogaerts and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.
Pomeranz, 29, has emerged as front-line starter for the Sox, finishing 17-6 with a 3.32 ERA last season. Bogaerts, 25, hit .273 for Boston last season, with 62 RBI, 32 doubles and 10 home runs, while Bradlely, 27, hit .245 and 63 RBI. [...]
The Red Sox on Friday agreed to terms with nine players on one-year contracts for the 2018 season, avoiding salary arbitration, including starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz, shortstop Xander Bogaerts and outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.
Pomeranz, 29, has emerged as front-line starter for the Sox, finishing 17-6 with a 3.32 ERA last season. Bogaerts, 25, hit .273 for Boston last season, with 62 RBI, 32 doubles and 10 home runs, while Bradlely, 27, hit .245 and 63 RBI.
Also agreeing to deals are Brock Holt, Joe Kelly, Sandy Leon, Christian Vazquez, Brandon Workman and Eduardo Rodriguez.
Outfielder Mookie Betts remains the only unsigned Red Sox player eligible for salary arbitration.
President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski and Senior Vice President/Assistant General Manager Brian O’Halloran made the announcement.