Why People Around MLB ‘Most Interested’ In Red Sox’s Offseason

The Boston Red Sox continue to generate buzz this MLB offseason.

The first flurry of big-time moves will likely come in December. Boston should be aggressive and in that conversation,which Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey recently emphasized as a growing narrative around the industry

“The Red Sox are the team when I’m talking to people around the game that people are most interested in,” Yahoo Sports MLB insider Russell Dorsey said on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove” Monday. “Is this the year that the Red Sox do something big? It’s been a while. We haven’t seen them do something big since they signed Rafael Devers to that $300 million extension.”

Dorsey commended Boston for securing manager Alex Cora on a three-year extension and solidifying stars in Devers and Jarren Duran. The biggest question of the winter for teams adamant about adding stars will be the free-agent decision of Juan Soto. Even if the Red Sox lose the bidding war for the generational talent, that shouldn’t make for a somber winter in Boston.

“I think there’s a way the Red Sox can have a big offseason without signing Juan Soto,” Dorsey expressed.

Dorsey even offered a pair of hypothetical scenarios where the Red Sox could add talent to truly legitimize their roster.

The first? Sign outfielder Teoscar Hernández, sign left-handed starter Max Fried and trade for Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams.

The second, and quite frankly, maybe the best overall set of moves Boston could make? Sign Hernández, trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet and sign elite left-handed reliever Tanner Scott.

“I think a combination of a lot of things could set the Red Sox up for a big-time 2025,” Dorsey added.

Now, the question becomes when do the Red Sox strike for their first move?