The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world with their pursuit of Juan Soto. After years of cutting payroll and adopting a more conservative approach, the team’s reported offer of $700 million over 15 years to Soto far exceeded expectations.
Although they missed out on Soto, the Red Sox are gearing up for an aggressive offseason. Their rotation urgently needs high-caliber arms, and their lineup is notably short on right-handed bats. On Monday, a report surfaced about a particular free agent the Red Sox may target.
“According to sources, Alex Bregman could be a key priority for the Red Sox,” reported Rob Bradford of WEEI. “He’s a right-handed hitter who could take over as the Sox’s starting second baseman—a role he’s open to—and offers the type of veteran leadership the team is seeking among position players.”
Bregman would bring experience and a much-needed right-handed bat, but he comes with questions. Over the past three seasons, his offensive performance has declined. In 2024, he hit .260/.315/.453, posting an OPS of .768 (118 OPS+) across 145 games. While those numbers are solid, especially considering he also earned a Gold Glove this year, they don’t necessarily justify the steep asking price from his agent, Scott Boras.
The Houston Astros reportedly offered Bregman a $156 million extension, but his camp is seeking a deal worth over $200 million—a hefty price for a player who hasn’t been an All-Star since 2019.
“To land Bregman, the Red Sox front office will need to step into uncomfortable territory,” Bradford wrote. “Big free-agent moves require such risks, as evidenced by their pursuit of Juan Soto.”
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