Report: Red Sox ‘Remain Engaged’ With Teams On ‘Acquiring Two Hitters’

With both Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso off the market, the Boston Red Sox are still seeking a pair of bats to add to their 2026 lineup, according to a report by Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.

“Despite flopping on the two biggest free-agent power bats at the Winter Meetings, the Boston Red Sox remain engaged with teams on acquiring two hitters via trade or free agency, according to a league source, as the club explores multiple options to upgrade its offense,” McCaffrey wrote on Tuesday. “Though the Red Sox are still pursuing free agents like Eugenio Suárez, the trade market may be easier to hunt given Boston’s wealth of depth to trade.”

It was reported last week that re-signing All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman was “clearly the priority” for the Red Sox.

McCaffrey said that “the real hole in the roster” is still the offense.

The insider also included in her report that Arizona Diamondbacks star second baseman Ketel Marte is “still on the table in a trade.”

“Even as the Red Sox pursue a reunion with Alex Bregman, his return alone likely will not be enough to boost an offense that finished 15th in homers last season,” McCaffrey said. “Without any additions last week, the Red Sox have put themselves in a tough spot ahead of spring training as teams around the league continue to improve.”