The Boston Red Sox are actively pursuing outfielder Juan Soto, hoping to secure him for a long-term stay at Fenway Park.
Meanwhile, manager Alex Cora faces a significant bullpen gap with Kenley Jansen now a free agent. One potential solution? A trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for closer Him.
Despite being limited to just 21 2/3 innings in 2024, He delivered his trademark dominance, recording a 1.25 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts. Since winning the National League Rookie of the Year in 2020, he’s been one of baseball’s premier relievers, earning two All-Star selections, two Reliever of the Year awards, and posting a stellar 1.70 ERA over 222 innings.
This winter, Williams finds himself on the trade block. The Brewers declined his $10.5 million club option, as he’s projected to earn slightly less through arbitration ($7.7 million per MLB Trade Rumors). With 2025 marking his final year before free agency, Spotrac estimates his market value at five years and $70 million for a long-term deal.
Even if Boston isn’t ready to commit to a multi-year agreement, they could target Williams as a short-term solution for 2025. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller identified the Red Sox as a potential suitor, given their need for a reliable closer.
Williams’ future is likely to dominate offseason rumors. While he seems poised to pitch elsewhere in 2025, he’d be a valuable addition to many teams, including the Red Sox. Ultimately, it will depend on how much priority president of baseball operations Craig Breslow places on filling the closer role.
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