The New York Mets may be able to acquire a standout third baseman prior to the start of next season. Mets could capitalize on Red Sox’s third-base war. Boston Red Sox All-Star R

Adam Ottavino is returning to the Red Sox on a minor league deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The right-hander was with the Red Sox in 2021 and helped Boston reach the American League Championship Series. In his third season with the Mets in 2024, Ottavino posted a 4.34 ERA with 70 strikeouts and one save over 56 innings.