Red Sox exercise Garrett Whitlock's 2027 option, trade Eduardo Rivera to Cardinals
The gist
The Red Sox are exercising pitcher Garrett Whitlock's $8.25 million 2027 club option, a reporter says.
Boston is reshaping its roster early, with a December lockout possibly looming.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Sonny Gray, a Red Sox pitcher with a $30 million mutual option, was considering retiring but will pitch next year, not necessarily with Boston.
- Nov 1, 2026Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Nick Pivetta's $14 million option with the San Diego Padres was declined.
- Nov 2, 2026Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reported the Red Sox are exercising Garrett Whitlock's 2027 club option.
Key terms
- lockout
- A shutdown of a professional sports league by team owners, usually over a failed collective bargaining agreement with players.
Source: Wikipedia