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The media reception surrounding the Red Sox signing of Alex Gamboa is about as muted as it gets, and a C- sentiment grade reflects that reality accurately. Coverage has been minimal, framing this as routine organizational housekeeping rather than a meaningful answer to Boston's pitching questions. Gamboa's profile reads as back-of-rotation depth at best, the kind of minor league left-hander teams carry as Triple-A insurance rather than a legitimate big-league solution. Fan reaction mirrors the press indifference — there is no groundswell of excitement here, just a collective shrug from a fanbase that recognizes this move does little to address the roster in any substantive way. The consensus narrative is clear: this is camp competition fodder for 2026, not a signing that moves the needle.
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The Red Sox signed Alex Gamboa (LHP) on March 21, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported MLB move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Sentiment C-.
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