MLB Insider Presents Alternative Option For Red Sox After Losing Alex Bregman
What's next for Boston after it missed out on Bregman?
The Boston Red Sox are scrambling to get their offseason back on track after they lost All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. And while it appears the team may be running out of options, one MLB insider believes the team could opt to take a unique path when it comes to replacing Bregman.
All offseason long, the Sox have known they need another power bat or two to help bolster their lineup. While they pulled off a trade for Willson Contreras with the St. Louis Cardinals, they missed out on top free agent targets Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, while also losing Bregman’s production in the process.
There are still big-name free agents available that Boston is showing interest in, but it remains to be seen if the front office will be able to do enough to bring them to town. Instead, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wouldn’t be surprised if the team pivots and loads up on more pitchers in an attempt to help make up for their depleted lineup.
“Another possibility for the Red Sox, according to people briefed on their thinking, is to continue loading up on pitching,” Rosenthal reported. “The Sox have been one of the teams talking to the Milwaukee Brewers about right-hander Freddy Peralta, who is entering his walk year.
Some in the organization also are high on free-agent left-hander Ranger Suárez, whose market remains unclear. The Sox also met in person with free-agent lefty Framber Valdez in November before trading for Sonny Gray.”
The Red Sox have already acquired Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo in a pair of trades this offseason, but they could bolster their starting rotation even more by adding more pitching. In theory, that could open up more opportunities for the team to swing a trade for the big bat they have been desperately chasing this offseason.
It’s clear that the longer the Sox wait, though, the more opportunities they are missing out on. Losing Bregman could be catastrophic, and it’s up to the front office to find a way to ensure that his departure doesn’t come back to bite the team in 2026 and beyond.
