Red Sox Expected To Lose 7-Year MLB Veteran To Free Agency
Will this player ever appear in a big-league game for Boston?
Oct 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) hits a one run home run during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
One of the stories heading into the season for the Boston Red Sox is the logjam of outfielders.
Between Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, and Ceddanne Rafaela, the Red Sox have a crowded depth chart, leading to widespread belief that someone could be traded. That also leaves little room for a veteran journeyman hoping a spot might open up for some big-league playing time.
So, while trades aren't going to happen for at least another few weeks, prepare to see one outfielder who spent the entire season in the Red Sox organization cut ties with the club in short order.
Trayce Thompson likely headed to free agency
Seven-year big-league veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson had a memorable hot streak during spring training this year, leading some to wonder whether he might have a shot at the opening day roster. Instead, he spent the entire season with Triple-A Worcester, where he played 94 games.
In a recent article, Chris Cotillo of MassLive wrote that Thompson should be expected to hit free agency in the coming days or weeks, as he never made it to the 40-man roster this season and would possibly stand a better chance at playing time elsewhere.
"Expect more Red Sox minor leaguers (players not on the 40-man) to hit free agency soon," Cotillo wrote. "Among them: ... Trayce Thompson."
The 34-year-old Thompson hit six home runs in 19 spring training games this season, leading him to a 1.280 OPS. But he was far less effective once he got to Worcester, posting a slash line of .226/.312/.405 with 13 home runs, 20 doubles, and 44 RBIs.
The younger brother of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson, Trayce has 369 major league appearances under his belt for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres.
Nothing is official, but at Thompson's age, minor-league players electing free agency at the end of the season is usually little more than a formality. He'll shop around for his options, assuming he still wants to play professionally, and that could lead to him signing elsewhere if he doesn't see much opportunity to make an impact in the Boston organization.
“RING OF SCANDAL”: RHOP’s Wendy Osefo SPARKS OUTRAGE by Wearing Alleged ‘Stolen’ Jewelry After Claiming Her Burglary Was ‘Targeted,’ While Castmates Mia and Ashley Throw Shade in Resurfaced Interview
Wendy Osefo was seemingly caught wearing the diamond anniversary band she claimed was stolen in her supposed April 2024 robbery, just weeks after reporting the incident to the police.
Following the 41-year-old Real Housewives of Potomac cast member and her husband Eddie Osefo‘s arrests, which her former co-stars, Mia Thornton and Ashley Darby reacted to in an interview on Friday, images of Wendy at the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner appear to confirm she wore the “stolen” item and a past interview features her claiming to have been “heartbroken” by the alleged violation.
In court documents shared by Bravo Snark Side on Instagram, which also posted images of Wendy and her ring, it was alleged that deputies had taken note of an April 27, 2024 photo on her Instagram page after she made $450,000 in insurance claims.
“Edward called Travelers Insurance on April 10, 2024, and said he needed to update their claim, stating his wife’s gold diamond anniversary band was missing. That same day, Travelers Insurance settled the claim for $25,380.00, which included the replacement price of the band ($4,500),” the papers stated.
“While reviewing the social media Instagram account for Wendy Osefo, deputies observed photos of Wendy prior to the burglary wearing a diamond anniversary band on her left finger. The ring was reported stolen in the burglary. Then, after the reported burglary, on April 27, 2024, Wendy Osefo is wearing the same ring on her left finger,” they continued.
Meanwhile, in a resurfaced interview on Gabbing With Gib in September 2024, Wendy was seen discussing the alleged break-in at her home.
“My family was away on spring break. It was our spring break trip with the kiddos, and I was just so heartbroken,” she stated. “I think a few of my first initial scenes [of RHOP] I’m just a little bit uneasy because we had just been violated, so to speak. It was the worst thing and so unexpected, especially since from my vantage point, and from the investigator’s vantage point, it was targeted.”
She then mentioned her children, Karter, 12, Kruz, 10, and Kamrynn, 6.
“At my core, what centers me is motherhood. My first thought was my kids. Part of the reason why I live where I live is for their safety, for them to have ample acres to be able to run, play, enjoy, free of anything. And when someone comes into your home, which is such a sacred space, and violates you in that way, you start questioning things,” she noted. “So I’m just glad that we are okay. We’re safe, and we are able to move forward from that as a family. But man, that was definitely gut-wrenching.”
Wendy also noted that because of the supposed burglary, she’d gotten additional security at her home and changed how she behaves on vacation and on social media.
“It’s altered the way I move, and you want to be naive and feel like no one is watching you, you can just live life freely, but unfortunately, that is not the case. So it has changed a lot of things,” she concluded.
As for Mia’s comments, they were made to The Reality Rundown and No Chaser TV.
“I need a second … I just … I’m shocked. I’m very, very shocked because I thought Miss 4 Degrees had it together. I thought she had it together. I mean, isn’t Eddie an attorney for heaven’s sakes? Like, what the f*ck?” she asked.
Mia also said she’d recently spoken to Wendy, who told her, “God has you covered.”
Wendy’s costar Ashley Darby also reacted to the news during a public event last with some shade of her own.
“This ain’t news to us, this just news to y’all. Zen Wen is in the pen,” said Ashley.
She later added that she was figuring out her “prayers” for Wendy.
The Real Housewives of Potomac season 10 airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.
