Red Sox Sign $250 Million Starting Pitcher in Perfect Offseason Prediction

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has mentioned his team is "turning the corner" this offseason.

The process started after signing Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal and trading for Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. However, the Red Sox are still missing a few pieces of the puzzle to contend for the AL East crown. Starting pitching is the biggest need, so the team must go all-in on Corbin Burnes.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 01: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts as he removed from the game against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of Game One of the Wild Card... Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Team Needs (as of Dec. 18): SP, Right-Handed Hitter, RP

SP: Corbin Burnes

Even after trading for Crochet, the Red Sox rotation still needs an upgrade. Signing Burnes would give them two bona fide aces serving as a 1A-1B among the starters. Burnes comes with a hefty price tag, but it's a pill the Red Sox need to swallow. He is by far the best starting pitcher currently on the market.

OF: Teoscar Hernández

There's a bit of logjam in the outfield, but Teoscar Hernandez is the power-hitting, right-handed bat the Red Sox desperately need. He has produced four straight seasons with 25-plus home runs and 75-plus RBI (90-plus in three of them). Even if the Red Sox opt to not play him in the outfield, he is a perfect DH candidate to replace Masataka Yoshida.

RP: Tanner Scott

Pitching needs for the Red Sox extend to the bullpen even after signing Chapman. Tanner Scott is one of the best (if not the best) relievers available in free agency. He posted a 1.75 ERA last season with the Padres and recorded 22 saves. Scott is expected to sign a contract worth more than $50 million, but left-handed relievers of his caliber are certainly worth the price tag.

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