SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Garrett Richards #43 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on September 13, 2020 in San Diego, California. Today's game was to make up for Friday's postponed game. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The Red Sox are nearing a deal with free-agent Garrett Richards
The Boston Red Sox are in advanced talks with free-agent starting pitcher Garrett Richards, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. The report indicates that a deal is within reach and could be announced this weekend.