Overview
- Boston is evaluating free agents and potential trade targets to bolster left-handed relief, with scouts watching rival camps in games and back-field workouts.
- Only three lefty relievers sit on the 40-man roster — closer Aroldis Chapman, Jovani Morán and Tyler Samaniego — underscoring the depth gap.
- Tyler Samaniego was scratched from his spring debut with back tightness and is day-to-day, while Jovani Morán, who is out of options, appears likely for the Opening Day bullpen.
- Veteran lefties such as Jalen Beeks, Danny Coulombe, Colin Poche and Joey Lucchesi remain available, though Boston shows little interest in major league deals and could pivot to NRI or minor-league signings as camp progresses.
- Internal starters Payton Tolle and Connelly Early will not be used in relief early, and Patrick Sandoval could factor only if he does not secure the No. 5 rotation spot.