The four deals combine for roughly $16 million and puts Boston’s payroll for the 2024 season at roughly $202 million, well short of the tax threshold.

Analysis: As the Red Sox and Craig Breslow look to upgrade the roster, here’s a peek at prospect talent and depth by position.

Boston is signing the right-hander to a two-year, $38.5 million contract in their first significant move of the offseason.

Roman Anthony, who finished last season with the Sea Dogs, has the plate discipline of a veteran and compares to Triston Casas.

O’Neill, a two-time Gold Glove winner, is traded to Boston for pitchers Nick Robertson and Victor Santos.

Boston sends Verdugo to New York for three right-handed pitchers.

Ortiz, the former Red Sox DH, thinks Boston should place more emphasis on experience over analytics when building its roster.

Breslow needs to rebuild Boston’s starting rotation, find a solution at second base and add a right-handed hitter.

Diamond Baseball Holdings, which on Dec, 2, 2022 bought the Portland Sea Dogs, has reportedly ‘reached an agreement’ to buy the Worcester Red Sox.