Commissioner Rob Manfred said on Feb. 16 the process was slowed when MLB needed to reinterview certain witnesses after new developments emerged.

Chaim Bloom, Boston’s new chief baseball officer, has been in the job less than four months and already has made two big decisions that will shape his legacy.

MItch Moreland is the oldest player on the Red Sox active roster and is entering 10 season in the major leagues.

Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi and Eduardo Rodriguez will have to prove they can remain durable in 2020.

Dustin Pedroia has played in just nine games the last two seasons as he tries to recover from a knee injury at age 36.

Veteran Jonathan Lucroy caught for the Athletics in 2018 when Houston tore apart Oakland pitching.

The veteran utility man, who agreed to a deal with Milwaukee, was invaluable in the clubhouse and as a Jimmy Fund captain.

Three of the new relievers acquired by new chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom this offseason are left-handers coming off poor seasons.

Boston will send Mookie Betts, David Price and cash to the Dodgers for Alex Verdugo and two prospects.