The Boston Red Sox already made their ballclub better this offseason with impact additions to the starting rotation with Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler.
Justin Wilson and Aroldis Chapman boosted the bullpen, particularly in the variety of left-handed relief. Boston could still add another reliver, but there’s plenty of avenues for that.
For now, the Red Sox still need the right bat to balance their lineup. An impact right-handed bat to supplement slugging lefties Rafael Devers and Triston Casas should be the remaining priority. There’s been three names that have circulated as legitimate options for Boston with a few different ways to adjust the roster.
We’ve written extensively about these three players this winter, so let’s refresh how they’d each fit and impact the Red Sox in 2025.
ALEX BREGMAN
The Red Sox are hanging around in the Bregman sweepstakes and could elevate multiple areas of the club if they flip their former rival with the Houston Astros to Boston.
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Bregman also defensive versatility as a solid third baseman with the willingness to flip to second with the Red Sox based on positional need. Bregman’s swing also produced at Fenway Park in the past as a .375 hitter in 21 games there with a pair of postseason home runs as well.
Bregman’s championship pedigree as a two-time World Series champion can make a major impact in a relatively young Red Sox clubhouse ready to take its next step.
NOLAN ARENADO
Arenado reportedly listed the Red Sox as one of six teams he would waive his no-trade clause for during the Winter Meetings. Now, it would be up to Boston and St. Louis to agree on a trade package and how to manage the money on the remaining three years of Arenado’s contract.
Arenado, while maybe a step behind the perennial Gold Glover he used to be, would still instantly improve Boston’s infield defense. That should not be understated given that the Red Sox led the American League in errors in each of the last two seasons and tanked several winnable games.
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Arenado could also revive his offensive prowess at hitter-friendly Fenway Park as a five-time Silver Slugger.
TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ
Hernández had real interest in the Red Sox before he chose a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That decision certainly paid off with the outfielder winning his first career championship.
Now, Hernández returns to the market in the realm for a multi-year deal. The Red Sox would be wise to utilize resources and effort to resurrect their interest and finish the deal with the 32-year-old.
A deal in the range of three years for $75 million could probably get the deal done if Hernández still wants to come to Boston. His power fits great for the No. 3 spot in the Red Sox lineup and can slide into left field or fill in as the designated hitter when needed. Hernández hit at least 25 home runs in each of the last four seasons and could thrive aiming at the Green Monster.
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