Red Sox to be aggressive around Garrett Hook

Despite early prospects this campaign, the Boston Red Sox fell in the first round of the playoffs, largely due to Roman Anthony's injury and their inaction at the trade deadline.

But things could be different this winter.

Craig Breslow says that they will be as aggressive as they can to acquire another starter to the level of Hook but they will also try to work with what they have internally.

– Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) October 6, 2025

Indeed, at the end-of-season press conference, baseball boss Craig Breslow stated that the Bas Rouges will be aggressive in surrounding Garrett Crochet in the rotation, who led them to their only victory at the fall dance, and Brayan Bello, who held down the fort in 2025.

We need to find ways to improve the team, and that could take many forms. Every team gets better if you can bring in a starting pitcher or develop a starting pitcher who could pitch at Garrett Hook's level, you have to do it. We'll be as aggressive as we can while making sure we do everything we can to develop our players internally.

Let's just say that the name implied here is Joe Ryan. Last July, the Red Sox attempted to bolster their rotation by acquiring the starter from the Minnesota Twins, and their failure in negotiations proved costly.

The Twins may now try to right their wrongs over the winter.

Ryan had a somewhat chaotic end to the season, but still finished with a 3.42 earned-run average and 194 strikeouts in 171 innings of work, plus a 4.5 bWAR.

He has two years left on his contract, and although at 29 he's a little older than Hook, he'd be an ideal candidate for the Sox.

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