Red Sox Sign Draft Picks, Pursue Trade Targets

The Boston Red Sox have signed 20 of their 21 2025 MLB Draft picks, including first-rounder Kyson Witherspoon from Oklahoma, who received a $5 million bonus—the largest pitching bonus in club history. Witherspoon, known for his 99 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, headlines a draft focused heavily on pitching talent. As the trade deadline approaches, Boston is pursuing pitching upgrades, reportedly targeting veterans like Charlie Morton and entering a bidding war for Padres pitcher Dylan Cease. The club also missed out on first baseman Josh Naylor, who was traded to the Mariners, and may turn to Ryan O’Hearn as an alternative. These moves come as the Red Sox remain in a tight AL Wild Card race, looking to strengthen their roster for a playoff run. Only 20th-round pick Garrison Sumner remains unsigned.