The Red Sox have long said they have been actively working to add depth and versatility to their group, even if there would be no similarities. In the span of 24 hours this weekend, they agreed to deal with two key pieces that would have to complete their puzzle this season.
On Friday night, the Red Sox agreed on a $ 14 million two-year deal with Enrique Hernandez for $ 14 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. On Saturday, they agreed on a $ 10 million one-year deal with veteran starter Garrett Richards, as first reported by Jeff Passan, ESPN. The deal apparently has an option for a second year.
The 32-year-old right-hander is having a promising season with the San Diego Padres, where he started a 4.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.1 K / 9 over 14 games and 10. It was his first full year back after returning from the Tommy John surgery he had in mid-2018. Richards has dealt with his share of the injuries over the years, …