Red Sox Reportedly Showing Interest In Trio Of Veteran Outfielders

The Boston Red Sox are looking to add a right-handed hitter to the lineup.

Boston has been active this offseason, but the Red Sox are looking to add another bat to the lineup. The Red Sox still haven’t replaced the void of Alex Bregman.

MLB insiders Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the team is looking to add a right-handed outfielder, and the team is linked to a trio of free agents.

“While acquiring a right-handed infielder stands as more of a priority for the Boston Red Sox, the club is also exploring the possibility of adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, league sources said,” the insiders wrote in a piece published on Wednesday. …

“Along with Grichuk, Starling Marte and Tommy Pham are among the right-handed batting outfielders remaining in free agency. Against lefties last season, Grichuk (34) had a .703 OPS, Marte (37) had a .733 OPS and Pham (37) had a .651 OPS. Over the last three seasons against lefties, Grichuk (501 plate appearances) owns a .857 OPS while Marte (356 plate appearances) checks in at .748 and Pham (418 plate appearances) is at .716.”

Boston’s current outfield features center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, Jarren Duran, and Masataka Yoshida. From that group, only Rafaela hits from the right side, which is why the Red Sox are interested in a right-handed hitter.

With spring training approaching and the veterans still unsigned, Boston could land one of them on a cheap deal, making it a low-risk move.

Yet, despite the Red Sox making plenty of moves this offseason, it appears Boston is still looking at ways to make its roster better.