The Red Sox and Dodgers have held recent meetings with two-time Cy Young winner and free agent Blake Snell. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Although much of the conversation this offseason has centered around Juan Soto, Snell is arguably the most coveted starter on the market. The Red Sox already have met with Soto, leaving him impressed. However, pitching — particularly a top-tier starter —remains the focal point of the Sox’ to-do list.

The Red Sox were somewhat lightly linked to Snell’s market when he was a free agent last year, as while reports suggested the Sox had some level of interest in the left-hander, other pitchers like Aaron Nola and Jordan Montgomery were ahead of Snell on Boston’s wish list.

Jeff Passan noted on Friday that the Red Sox are talking to a pair of quality aces this offseason. Read more on Boston.com.

The Boston Red Sox appear to be targeting two star southpaws in MLB Free Agency. During an appearance on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast podcast, Jeff Passan of

The San Diego Padres hit Snell with a qualifying offer last offseason, making him ineligible to receive another. He ended up signing a two-year, $62 million deal with the Giants, and after a second straight strong finish exercised his right to opt out after one year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox are both casting wide nets in their search for starting pitching this offseason, according to The Athletic's