John Lackey and the Boston Red Sox have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract in the $85 million range, according to media reports.
Lackey, the top pitcher on the free-agent market after eight seasons with the Angels, was in Boston for a physical on Monday, according to reports. His addition would give the Red Sox a strong rotation that includes Josh Beckett and Jon Lester.
Reports say the deal is subject to Lackey passing his physical.
Red Sox president Larry Lucchino and co-owner Tom Werner declined comment in e-mails to The Associated Press. Team owner John Henry and general manager Theo Epstein did not respond to e-mails.