It’s turning into quite the busy weekend for the Red Sox after a painfully slow offseason prior to it. After agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with Enrique Hernández on Friday, the Red Sox reportedly have another in place on Saturday. Jeff Passan is reporting that Boston is in agreement for a one-year deal worth $10 million with right-handed starter Garrett Richards.
Starter Garrett Richards and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal, pending physical, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 23, 2021
Alex Speier adds that there is an option for a second year as well for the same salary, though it’s not clear exactly what kind of option it is.