Buehler struggled in his return from a second Tommy John surgery and signed a one-year deal with Boston.

Boston has added starting pitching this offseason and hopes its staff finishes stronger after wearing down in the second half last season.

Ceddanne Rafaela’s defense and versatility make him a valuable asset, but the team prefers him in the outfield.

Boston signed Sandoval, a left-handed starting pitcher who had Tommy John surgery in June, to a two-year deal.

Boston has not met with the Japanese pitching phenom, but has shown interest.

Buehler, a two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, agrees to a one-year, $21.05 million deal with Boston.

Boston acquires pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo for Booser, a left-handed reliever.

Sandoval, a left-handed starting pitcher, is recovering from Tommy Johnson surgery.

Payton Tolle has been developing his repertoire after being selected in the second round out of TCU.