The Los Angeles Angels were hoping that one of the free-agent starting pitchers would fall to them now that the market has shifted closer to spring training, but the Boston Red Sox may have proved that idea to be a pipe dream. The Red Sox have reportedly signed Ranger Suarez to a five-year deal worth $130 million.
Source confirms: Free-agent LHP Ranger Suárez in agreement with Red Sox on five-year, $130M contract. First: @JonHeyman, @BNightengale
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 14, 2026
After the Red Sox's approach to negotiations with Alex Bregman was exposed, it felt like Boston was going to move quickly to act elsewhere.