Offseason
- December 9, 1996: Bret Saberhagen was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- January 22, 1997: Steve Avery was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- January 27, 1997: José Canseco was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Oakland Athletics for John Wasdin and cash.
- January 31, 1997: Mike Benjamin was signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
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