"If the Red Sox want to sign Bregman, a more lengthy deal will have to do," Markham wrote. "Obviously there are risks with bringing in a 30-plus year old on a contract of that length, but the Red ...

The Boston Red Sox already have bolstered their bullpen by adding lefties Aroldis Chapman and Justin Wilson. And they reportedly are one of the top suitors for star free agent Tanner Scott.

Pivetta, 32, had a 37-41 record and 4.29 ERA in five seasons with the Red Sox, but his stuff is tantalizing if he can ever figure out how to stop giving up home runs.

A look at the 24 position players heading to Fort Myers for the start of Red Sox spring training, with a note on each.