Giants Pursue Free Agent Corbin Burnes

The Boston Red Sox are actively seeking a starting pitcher, with MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggesting they may pivot to signing Jack Flaherty or Walker Buehler if they miss out on Corbin Burnes. Burnes remains the top free-agent pitcher, with the San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays as leading contenders for his signature, while the Texas Rangers have emerged as a surprising dark horse in the chase. The Giants are particularly motivated, as adding Burnes could significantly strengthen their roster, though they may also consider Flaherty if Burnes signs elsewhere. The Red Sox's recent trade for Garrett Crochet has reduced their urgency to acquire another ace, which may impact their pursuit of Burnes. Ultimately, the market dynamics are shifting, making Burnes's situation increasingly competitive as other teams finalize their offseason moves.