Proposed Red Sox trade sees Boston deal Jarren Duran for $13.25 million All-Star ace, save offseason after Alex Bregman blunder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

In Boston in recent days for the Red Sox’ rookie development program, an annual event that teaches select minor leaguers about life in the majors, Arias was a marquee attendee, widely considered the organization’s top prospect among position players.

The Boston Red Sox may pivot and target a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher in free agency after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.

Arenado was willing to waive his full no-trade clause to come to Boston last winter, before the team signed Alex Bregman. It’s unclear if the two clubs re-visited their trade talks this winter, but both men are off the table as of this week.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in “serious discussions” to acquire the third baseman from the Cardinals, The Athletic’s Katie Woo reported Tuesday. The return for Arenado is unknown.

Red Sox sign 6-foot-6 RHP from Astros to free agent contract originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox got taller on Tuesday. They've signed a pitcher who checks in at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds. The new guy: Patrick Halligan.

Duran, the All-Star outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, has been a reported target of the Royals all offseason. However, it's become clear that the only return piece that interests Boston is Kansas City ace Cole Ragans, who the Royals are rightfully reluctant to give up.