SS Stephen Drew re-signs with Red Sox after long wait
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox have re-signed Stephen Drew after the shortstop had rejected a qualifying offer from the club following the World Series to become a free agent.
Drew, who spent one season in Boston, turned down a $14.1 million offer from the Red Sox last year after helping the team capture their third title in 10 years.
He reportedly accepted a one-year deal that will pay him approximately $10 million.
The 31-year-old will take a physical Wednesday and assuming he passes, will require minor-league stint before joining the Red Sox. Once he is ready, Drew will take over at shortstop and rookie Xander Bogaerts will be shifted to third base.
Third baseman Will Middlebrooks was placed on the disabled list Saturday with a fractured right index finger.
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