Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports had reported, via Twitter, that the Red Sox have signed outfielder Cody Ross.
Update: ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick reports, via Twitter, that the deal has a base salary of $3M and includes performance incentives. Ross made about $6.3M last season while hitting .240/.325/.405 with 14 home runs, though he did deal with injuries.
This move adds depth and a good right-handed bat to the Sox’ outfield. Presumably, Ross will be the new starting right fielder.
Ross has a career line of .261/.323/.456, but has been much better vs. left-handed pitching. He has put up a line of .282/.349/.563 in his career vs. southpaws.