The Boston Red Sox missed the postseason for a third straight year after finishing with a record of 81-81, which landed them in third place in the American League East.
With the AL East one of the toughest divisions in all of baseball, the Red Sox need to remain aggressive in the offseason to keep up with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles.
The Red Sox have added talent to their pitching staff with the acquisitions of Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox and Walker Buehler from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Former MLB GM Jim Duquette recently revealed one more move that the Red Sox should make, and that is signing third baseman Alex Bregman from the Houston Astros.
“The one big issue that they haven’t addressed yet is their infield defense, and they also need a right-handed bat. So those two things can be accomplished with one signing, I think, and that’s get Bregman and you move [Rafael] Devers to first,” Duquette said, via MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
“Boston needs infield defense and a right-handed bat. Those two things can be accomplished with one signing.”
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Bregman is arguably the top bat still available via free agency, and he had another great year with the Astros in 2024.
He played in 145 games and batted .260 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs and a .768 OPS.
Not only would Bregman provide a solid right-handed bat, but he also won a Gold Glove Award at third base for the first time last season.
The Red Sox have made some impactful moves in their rotation, but Duquette said adding Bregman will complete their offseason to-do list.
Although the Red Sox haven’t won the division since 2018, they have won four World Series titles since 2004 and appear like they will be more competitive in 2025.
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