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Red Sox Warned Against Holding Back As Yankees, Blue Jays Push Payroll Past $300 Million

Boston face pressure to boost spending as New York chase top free agents and Toronto commit $210 million to Dylan Cease. Reported “reluctance to incur bigger deficits” beyond the $244 million tax line may limit additions after the Sonny Gray trade. With stars like Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso linked, critics warn prospects alone can’t match AL East arm races.