This lefty reliever could be an excellent addition but there's a catch

Jared Bloom

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The MLB reliever market has moved incredibly fast this offseason. The top options were quick to sign deals, but that does not mean there aren't any good ones left. 

Danny Coulombe still sits without a contract, and so does Evan Phillips, although he still sits without a contract due to the fact that he won't be available at the start of the season as he is recovering from Tommy John surgery. 

Another great option that teams could target is Justin Wilson. He is coming off a season with the Boston Red Sox, where he made 71 appearances, posting a 3.35 ERA across 48.1 innings of work. 

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This lefty reliever could be an excellent addition but there's a catch 

Justin Wilson could be a great addition to a team, but there is a catch. He won't sign unless he gets a good deal from a team with World Series aspirations.

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter explains further. 

"Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported earlier this month that it is unlikely Justin Wilson will pitch unless he gets a 'fair deal' from a 'legitimate World Series contender' in the coming weeks... Wilson's 19 holds ranked second on the Red Sox staff, and his 648 appearances—good for ninth among active pitchers—would bring a wealth of experience to any bullpen."

So, with this news, there are only a handful of teams that Wilson would sign with. Not including the obvious team like the Los Angeles Dodgers, maybe the Seattle Mariners or the Baltimore Orioles could interest Wilson. 

Both teams have a real need for a left-handed option in the bullpen, and both are considered contenders for the 2026 season. However, so are the Red Sox. So, it will be interesting to see where and if Wilson pitches this upcoming season.

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