Red Sox Sign Wilson, Hire Holt

The Boston Red Sox have signed veteran left-handed reliever Justin Wilson to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million, with potential bonuses up to $750,000. Wilson, making a comeback from Tommy John surgery, struggled with a 5.59 ERA over 60 games in 2024 with the Cincinnati Reds, but the Red Sox hope his high strikeout rate and fastball velocity will enhance their bullpen. Additionally, the Red Sox are restructuring their coaching staff by hiring Chris Holt as the new bullpen coach. Holt previously served as the Baltimore Orioles' pitching coach and director of pitching, bringing significant experience to Boston's coaching team. These moves are part of a broader strategy by the Red Sox to revamp their bullpen and coaching staff for the 2025 season.