The Red Sox sign veteran lefty reliever Justin Wilson to a major league deal. The Red Sox signed their first free agent of what’s expected to be a busy offseason — and unsurprisingly, the addition is on the pitching side.

As the calendar flips to the offseason, the Red Sox need to make strides this offseason to become contenders in 2025 and beyond. They have some talent on the major league roster and prospects who could make a difference potentially debuting, but they need more veteran support.

In their first move of the offseason, the Boston Red Sox have added depth to their bullpen, signing left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, according to reports. WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford reports it is a one-year deal worth about $1.