Nick Pivetta Declining the Boston Red Sox Qualifying Offer is a Relief for the Team

The Boston Red Sox face a pivotal offseason as Nick Pivetta turns down a $21 million qualifying offer, opting for free agency. This move grants the Red Sox a compensatory draft pick, while Pivetta seeks a longer-term deal. Could this be a game-changer for both parties? Explore the Red Sox's aggressive offseason strategy, including their interest in Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, who could become a future ace. With Craig Breslow under pressure to deliver, the team's focus on acquiring top-tier pitching talent is crucial. Discover how international signing rules might impact Sasaki's MLB journey. Will the Red Sox's bold moves pay off? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of their offseason plans and potential roster transformations. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.