By Zach PressnellShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Boston Red Sox seem poised to make another postseason run next year. They began the offseason with a bang as it was announced they had traded for starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gray is going to be a solid addition to a rotation that needed another arm. But the Red Sox need to make another move or two in free agency to bolster their roster even more.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently reported that the Red Sox were targeting a new contract with star infielder Alex Bregman in free agency.
..."The Red Sox are considering signing up to two of these five big-time lineup enhancements: uberpopular Kyle Schwarber, plus Pete Alonso, Kazuma Okamoto and J.T. Realmuto, as well as last winter’s big pickup Alex Bregman," Heyman wrote. "With the quarter-billion dollars saved from the smart midseason dumping of Rafael Devers, Boston looks like a huge player this winter in what shapes up as a battle royal in baseball’s only division featuring three legit big-market teams.
"Bregman seems the most likely fit, but they’d love another big bat, with righty hitters preferred, although Schwarber is strongly in the mix following his brilliant 56-homer season, excellent clubhouse rep and familiarity from his cameo there in 2021."
Bregman should be the Red Sox's top priority this offseason. He's projected to sign for $182 million, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic, which should fit in the Red Sox's payroll.
Bregman had a huge year with the Red Sox this season, and Boston would like him back for another few seasons. It would also help close the gap on the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East after Toronto reportedly agreed to a deal with Dylan Cease.
More MLB: Yankees Under Pressure To Make Massive Move After Reported $210M Dylan Cease Deal
Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI Guidelines
Add Newsweek as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Recommended For You
MLBBlue Jays On Insider’s List Of Three Teams For Kyle Tucker2 min read
MLBBlue Jays Not Done After Reported $210M Dylan Cease Deal2 min read
MLBGiants Projected To Steal $190 Million Superstar Ace From Astros2 min read
MLBMets $10 Million Flamethrower Projected To Bolt For Deal With AL Contender2 min read
MLBRed Sox Projected To Sign $160 Million Slugger After Sonny Gray Blockbuster2 min read
MLBBlue Jays Urged To Pursue Japanese Ace After World Series Loss3 min readRelated Podcasts
Top Stories
NewsDonald Trump Gives Thanksgiving Message to Americans3 min read
NewsUncommon Knowledge: Trump, Biden and the Real Record of Afghan Vetting5 min read
NewsWinter Storm Map Shows Areas Possibly Getting Hit for Thanksgiving3 min read
NewsDC National Guard Shooting Victim Has Mortal Wound, Says Father3 min read
WorldUkraine War Live Updates—Russia Praises Trump ‘Realism’, Putin Promises Allies New Weapons2 min read
NewsFact Check: Did 20 Million Illegal Immigrants Enter US Under Joe Biden?4 min readTrending
New York8 Million Inflation Refund Checks Sent Out Ahead of Thanksgiving4 min read
WeatherWinter Storm Warning As 20 Inches of Snow To Hit: ‘Life-Threatening’4 min read
DogsAfter 2 Days at Daycare, German Shepherd’s Return Goes Viral: ‘Never Again’3 min read
Live BlogThanksgiving Winter Storm Live Tracker, 2,000 Flights Delayed, Up To 3 ft Of Snow Expected1 min read
Live BlogDC Shooting: Two Shot National Guard Members and Suspect Pictured2 min readOpinion
OpinionConventional Wisdom: The Anti-Thanksgiving Edition3 min read
OpinionHow to Remain Grounded and Thankful Amid the Chaos5 min read
OpinionThis Thanksgiving, Affordability Isn’t Just About the Turkey. It’s Everyday, Every Bill, Every Choice | Opinion4 min read
OpinionINTERPOL Must Not Elect One of Its Chief Abusers As Its Next President | Opinion4 min read
OpinionWhy We Care About Turkey Costs | Opinion5 min read
