The Red Sox have signed free-agent infielder Abraham Toro to a minor-league contract ... Toro was one of nine non-roster invitees added to Boston’s spring training roster on Tuesday.

Several Boston Red Sox players are prepared to begin ... Christopher Smith of MassLive identifies non-roster invite Abraham Toro as one of the top options at first base. He played 30 innings ...

Utility man Romy Gonzalez is undergoing an MRI on Tuesday after leaving Boston’s split-squad game ... someone like Nick Sogard or non-roster invitee Abraham Toro would have a better chance ...