The Boston Red Sox are contenders in the market for every top free agent pitcher, according to Athletic columnist and former MLB executive Jim Bowden. With future Hall of Fame closer Kenley Jansen departing the team after two seasons,

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.

Adding top-tier starters and right-handed hitters might be Boston's main goals, but adding to the bullpen cannot be overlooked as a need.