While the Red Sox woo free agent Juan Soto and pursue a trade for White Sox ace Garrett Crochet, they were able to make a complementary move on Thursday by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million contract with veteran lefty reliever Justin Wilson,

The Boston Red Sox are one of the expected heavy hitters for this offseason, and they need help in multiple areas. Their bullpen is one of their biggest concerns, so getting a reliever is a must. This proposed signing would get them their guy,

Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

The Boston Red Sox have swung their first move of the offseason, signing 37-year-old relief pitcher Justin Wilson after his shaky second stint with the Cincinnati Reds.