Sasaki has the benefit of being able to take his time, with at least two more weeks of meetings and recruitments to go before he can put pen to paper. In that time, it seems like the Red Sox will need him to reverse course to be strongly considered.

The San Diego Padres are looking to make another run for the World Series in 2025. However, they need to start thinking about their future as well. They could add some young talent in a trade with the Boston Red Sox.