Red Sox have ‘serious interest’ signing starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi

Despite shedding salary and cutting costs last year, the Boston Red Sox appear ready to add a quality arm or two to their starting rotation.

According to reports, the team has ‘serious interest’ in free agent pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, who was with the Tampa Bay Rays when Odorizzi signed with their franchise in 2012, is more than familiar with his abilities and believes he could bounce back after missing all but four starts in 2020 due to various injuries including anintercostal strain, chest contusion, and then a blister in the middle finger of his throwing hand.

The 30-year old had an All-Star campaign with the Minnesota Twins in 2019, posting a 15-7 record, and 3.51 ERA in 30 starts and 159 innings pitched.

It remains unclear how much he will get on the market. He made over $17 million after accepting a qualifying offer prior to the 2020 season.