The Red Sox have long said they’ve been actively working to add depth and versatility to their team, even when no deals came out. They then agreed over a 24-hour timeframe this weekend to cover two key pieces that should help complete their puzzle this season.
On Friday night, the Red Sox agreed to a two-year $ 14 million deal with super utilityman Enrique Hernandez, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. On Saturday, they agreed on a one-year deal worth $ 10 million with veteran starter Garrett Richards, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal reportedly has an option for a second year.
The 32-year-old right-handed comes off a promising season with the San Diego Padres, where he posted a 4.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.1 K / 9 over 14 games and 10 starts. It was his first full year after returning from the Tommy John surgery he had undergone in mid-2018. Richards has treated his share of injuries over the years, …