Red Sox Weigh Options Beyond Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox appear to be looking in different directions as they shape their roster for the upcoming season. According to The Athletic, a union with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman "does not seem to be a priority" for the team. Instead, the Red Sox are exploring other avenues, including a potential trade for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado or signing a free agent outfielder like Anthony Santander or Teoscar Hernández.


Acquiring Arenado would reunite him with former Rockies teammate Trevor Story on the left side of the infield. Such a move would likely shift Rafael Devers to first base or designated hitter, potentially opening up the opportunity to trade Triston Casas. While there are some concerns about Arenado's power decline last season, the hitter-friendly environment of Fenway Park could help mitigate those issues.


Anthony Santander, who recently hit 44 home runs for the Orioles, offers a powerful switch-hitting presence that could significantly bolster the Red Sox's lineup. Meanwhile, Teoscar Hernández, coming off a strong year with the World Series champion Dodgers and with prior experience in the AL East with the Blue Jays, is another intriguing option for Boston.