Red Sox Free Agents: Full List of Players Heading Into 2026 Offseason
The Red Sox have two players entering free agency after the 2026 season. Here's a look at Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Patrick Sandoval's contract statuses and performances in Boston.
The Boston Red Sox have a limited pool of free agents to address as they prepare for the 2027 MLB season. Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval are the two eligible players heading into the 2026 offseason.
Kiner-Falefa, a 31-year-old veteran, signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Red Sox in February for the 2026 season. Playing primarily as a utility infielder, he made 66 appearances, hitting .242 with two home runs, 16 RBIs, and eight stolen bases. His versatility at the positions of shortstop, third base, second base, and first base provided the team with additional options in the infield.
Sandoval, a left-handed pitcher, agreed to a two-year, $18.5 million contract prior to the 2025 season. However, an elbow injury forced him to miss significant time, and he made just 15 appearances, starting 13 games in 2026. Sandoval finished with a 1-7 record, a 5.12 ERA, and 73 strikeouts in 70 1/3 innings. His performance was further highlighted by a 1.68 WHIP, indicating he often allowed baserunners.
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