Here’s what’s next for the Red Sox, Phillies, and the future of starting pitching after Ranger Suarez’s big contract.

By signing Ranger Suárez on Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox killed two birds with one stone. Not only did the Red Sox fulfill their need for a true No. 2 starter, they also prevented their American League East rivals from acquiring Suárez.

A 13-year chapter has come to an end. Ranger Suárez’s time as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization is over after signing a five-year, $130 million

The Red Sox strengthen rotation with Ranger Suarez signing and face pressure to add Eugenio Suarez at third after Alex Bregman departs.

The new Red Sox lefthander has been extremely effective in the postseason, with a 1.48 ERA over 11 appearances.

Suárez showed he could thrive with diminished stuff in 2025. He joins a Red Sox rotation that has already upgraded this winter.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $130 million, five-year contract.

The Boston Red Sox didn't waste time after missing out on Alex Bregman. Days after being snubbed by the third baseman, the Boston Red Sox pivoted, reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $130 million deal with starter Ranger Suárez on Wednesday,

Ranger Suárez has compiled a 3.38 ERA in 187 career regular-season appearances all with the Phillies. See the Phils' projected rotation after losing Suárez.

It was always tough to envision a scenario in which Ranger Suárez would remain in a Phillies uniform in 2026. But that door hadn't officially closed until Wednesday, when the left-hander agreed to a five-year deal with the Red Sox,

According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.