After a disappointing end to the season in New York, the Boston Red Sox will shift into offseason mode and work to build a team capable of competing for and winning a World Series. Among the first orders of business for Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow and the front office will be tendering contracts to arbitration-eligible players, hoping to reach a deal before litigation is necessary. In total, the Red Sox have 17 arbitration-eligible players who will need new deals ahead of the 2027 season. 

MLB Trade Rumors published its annual piece projecting arbitration figures for every eligible player across the sport. Here's what you need to know about where the Red Sox land. 

After missing most of the 2026 season following Tommy John surgery in August 2025, the 30-year-old right-hander returned to the big leagues, starting for Boston in the regular-season finale against the Chicago Cubs. Houck allowed three earned runs on four hits over three innings and took the loss. 

In 2026, Houck made $4.1 million after agreeing to terms with the Red Sox. After missing much of the 2025 and 2026 seasons, MLBTR does not project the 30-year-old to be in line for a pay raise in his final year of team control in 2027. 

While Boston has plenty of non-tender candidates on its roster, Houck figures to be much-needed pitching depth heading into the 2027 season. 

Like Houck, it was effectively a wasted season for Oviedo, who was acquired in an offseason deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 28-year-old made only one appearance in a Red Sox uniform, allowing four earned runs on six hits across 3.2 innings of relief before an elbow injury ended his season at the big-league level. Oviedo made one rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester, allowing one earned run on two hits, striking out four and walking one, over 2.1 innings.

After making $1.5 million in 2026, Oviedo is expected to see a modest pay bump to $1.8 million in his final season of team control. Given both the prospect capital surrendered to acquire him and the low cost of the arbitration figure, it seems like a safe bet that he'll return to Boston in 2027 in either a bullpen or rotation depth capacity. 

After being acquired for a massive prospect haul ahead of the trade deadline, the three-time All-Star catcher had an underwhelming first two months in a Red Sox uniform. In 32 games for Boston, Rutschman hit just .222/.278/.410/.688, going just 1-for-8 in the wild card loss to the New York Yankees. 

After making $7.25 million in 2026, Rutschman is projected to receive a $1.75 million pay increase in his final year of team control. It is worth noting that the team could look to sign Rutschman to a long-term deal prior to hitting the open market. 

It was a disappointing season for the 30-year-old outfielder, who finished among the worst qualified hitters in baseball, posting a slash line of .207/.266/.361/.627. His .207 batting average is the worst of any qualified hitter in Red Sox history. 

Duran is not a free agent until after the 2028 season, but his arbitration figures are inflated in part by his incredible 2024 campaign, in which he finished top 10 in American League MVP voting. 

After making $7.7 million in 2026, MLBTR sees Duran getting a pretty sizable pay increase to $11.1 million. Given his disappointing season and the Red Sox outfield logjam, Duran could become a non-tender candidate. But it is far more likely the team will look to trade him than outright release him. 

After being acquired in a trade deadline deal with the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitcher Tyler Uberstein, the 32-year-old White served a valuable role for Boston as the fourth outfielder, capable of playing all three positions without seeing a defensive drop-off from Duran, Wilyer Abreu, or Ceddanne Rafaela. His season was cut short after suffering a torn ligament in his right foot, which required season-ending surgery. 

After making $900,000 in 2026, White is set to see modest increase of $500,000 in 2027.

The 30-year-old right-hander has missed each of the last two seasons with a litany of injuries. Crawford began a rehab assignment in April, but elbow inflammation forced the team to shut him down. He was scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Worcester on the final day of the Triple-A regular season; however, the game was canceled due to inclement weather and was not rescheduled. 

Crawford made $2.75 million in 2026 and is projected to see a minimal raise in 2027. After not appearing in big-league action in two consecutive seasons, the right-hander could be a non-tender candidate. However, given the relatively cheap price tag and the need for pitching depth at the upper levels of the minors, it would not be a shock to see him return in 2027.

After a down 2025 season, Wong "bounced back" in 2026, hitting .233/.308/.348/.655 in 77 games, serving as Rutschman's backup in the final months of the season. With no potential cheaper replacements in the upper levels of the minor leagues, Wong will likely be back in 2027. That said, it would not be a massive surprise to see Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow move on from Wong and seek a better defensive option to back up Rutschman. 

After missing the first 81 games of the regular season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, the 30-year-old utility man rushed his rehab assignment in hopes of providing a spark for an offense desperate for one. However, Gonzalez never found his timing at the big-league level, hitting just .185/.264/.308/.572 in 19 games. 

Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Aug. 4 to make room for White on the active roster. In 25 games for Worcester, Gonzalez hit .347/.402/.536/.928, making a strong case to be recalled ahead of the postseason before an elbow injury ended his season. 

After making $1.6 million in 2026, Gonzalez is projected to see a modest pay bump. However, the Boston roster may have room for only one lefty mashing infielder, so the team may have to choose between Gonzalez and Andruw Monasterio. 

The 26-year-old slugger may be the biggest wild card among Boston arbitration-eligible players. After suffering a season-ending leg injury in 2025, Casas' return was halted twice in 2026: first by an intercostal strain, then by a wrist injury. 

At his peak, Casas looked like the first baseman of the future in Boston, flashing 30+ home run potential. However, he hasn't stayed healthy since being called up to the big leagues and has been limited to just 92 games over the last three seasons.

Still only 26, Casas certainly has the potential to be the power hitter the Red Sox desperately need. However, uncertainty about his ability to stay healthy could make it tough to keep him on the 40-man roster through the offseason. 

After being acquired in the offseason deal with the Milwaukee Brewers alongside Caleb Durbin and Anthony Seigler, Monasterio was one of the most important pieces of the Red Sox historic 32-5 stretch that saved their season. 

However, he struggled to reach the finish line, hitting just .146/.222/.167/.367 in his final 32 regular-season games. As with Gonzalez, with a 40-man roster crunch coming, Monasterio could be on the outside looking in. 

The 31-year-old right-hander feels like an easy non-tender candidate as the Red Sox trim down the 40-man roster. At his best, Kelly has shown flashes of being a great high-leverage relief option. However, he hasn't sustained that success long enough to be anything more than an up-and-down relief option. 

After his most recent demotion, Kelly expressed his frustration with his role on the team, and after finishing the season on the injured list with an elbow injury, it seems like a parting of ways would be best for both parties. 

After a brief demotion to Triple-A in early August, the 31-year-old Weissert became a valuable relief option for manager Chad Tracy amid a number of bullpen injuries down the stretch. 

Weissert made $800,000 in his final year of pre-arbitration and is projected to get a small increase in his first year of arbitration. 

The 27-year-old Abreu is set to get his first taste of arbitration after making $810,000 in his final year of pre-arbitration. Abreu has established himself as one of baseball's best defensive outfielders and is in line to win his third straight Gold Glove in right field. 

Abreu hit .248/.327/.446/.773 with a career-high 24 home runs and an American League-leading 38 doubles in a career-high 157 games. Abreu figures to be an important piece of the puzzle moving forward and could be a prime candidate for a long-term extension to buy out his arbitration years. 

Boston acquired Miller ahead of the trade deadline in a deal with the San Francisco Giants for former top prospect Marcelo Mayer. The 28-year-old made a strong first impression in Boston, allowing only one earned run in his first 11 appearances. However, his season ended in disaster as he posted a 12.46 ERA in his final five regular-season outings before imploding in both games in the Red Sox series-ending sweep at the hands of New York. 

Despite the brutal end to his season, Miller is only just entering his arbitration years and is under team control until 2030. He figures to be a key piece of the Boston bullpen moving forward. 

Slaten ended the season on the injured list after receiving a PRP injection in his right elbow. The 29-year-old right-hander had an up-and-down 2026 campaign, in which injuries limited him to just 31.1 innings, and he posted a 4.60 ERA. 

At his best, Slaten looked like a closer in the making; however, he was prone to the occasional blowup outing that inflated his ERA. Health permitting, he'll figure to rejoin Miller, Garrett Whitlock, Tyron Guerrero, and Aroldis Chapman at the back end of what was the best bullpen in baseball in the regular season. 

After being claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers, Jones performed well for Boston in a lefty-killer role, hitting .308/.408/.585/.993 in 37 games. While he is projected to make only $900,000, the outfield logjam, paired with Gonzalez and Monasterio's presence, could spell the end of Jones' time in Boston. 

After spending the 2025 season in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League, Guerrero signed a minor league deal with Boston ahead of the 2026 season. The 35-year-old flamethrower was a revelation for the Boston bullpen, posting a 3.10 ERA in 40 appearances before a shoulder injury ended his season. 

Whether Guerrero will be arbitration-eligible remains up in the air, as the team has not finalized its Super Two cutoff. However, MLBTR projects Guerrero will qualify; either way, the team controls him for the 2027 season. 

The deadline for teams to reach agreements with their arbitration-eligible players is typically in early January; however, thanks to the uncertain labor situation, that date has not yet been set for 2027.