The Red Sox are looking to fortify their starting rotation this offseason and reliever Alfredo Aceves is a likely option. The righthander is 2-1 with a 4.18 ERA in nine career starts over four seasons with the Yankees and Red Sox. "We believe Alfredo can start and we've had some dialogue with him about coming to spring training prepared to be a starter and compete for a starter's role," Boston general manager Ben Cherington said. "The ultimate role when the season opens is to be determined. But we certainly think he can start if the spot was there to be had."