The Red Sox have multiple avenues to add star talent this offseason, whether it's through a trade or by signing an All-Star in free agency.

While several MLB teams cut players loose on Friday, the 8 p.m. ET non-tender deadline came and went with little fanfare for the Red Sox. Former top pitching prospect Bryan Mata was the exception. After designating the right-hander and lefty Isaiah Campbell for assignment earlier in the week,

As the Boston Red Sox continue to pursue top free agent slugger Juan Soto, they are also looking at shelling out big bucks to upgrade their starting rotation, according to ESPN baseball insider Jeff Passan.

The Detroit Tigers made a waiver claim on Friday night, claiming Boston Red Sox 26-year-old left-handed reliever Bailey Horn and adding him to the 40-man roster. In a corresponding move, Detroit designated right-handed reliever Wilmer Flores for assignment in order to make room for Horn and keep the roster at 40 players.