MLB Insider fuels hot stove buzz with verdict tying Red Sox to Bo Bichette as surprise Alex Bregman fallback

World Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays - Game Seven - Source: Getty
MLB Insider fuels hot stove buzz with verdict tying Red Sox to Bo Bichette as surprise Alex Bregman fallback - Source: Getty

The Boston Red Sox have made a couple of high-profile additions to their rotation with the trades of Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo this offseason. However, the AL East franchise are also linked with a power middle-order hitter in free agency.

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The Red Sox are pursuing All-Star infielder Alex Bregman, who opted out of his Red Sox contract after the 2025 season to become a free agent. While Boston is interested in re-signing their former infielder, they are linked to former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette in free agency.

According to the latest reports, the Red Sox are seeing Bichette as an "alternative" if they fail to bring back Bregman, who is seeking a lucrative multi-year deal after opting out of his contract.

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Bichette is reportedly set to land a $200 million deal in free agency, after hitting .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs in 139 games last season. If the Red Sox sign Bichette, they could move him to second base, moving Trevor Story to shortstop.

Bichette, who had been the Blue Jays' designated shortstop for the majority of his tenure, made the switch to second base during the postseason. Bichette hit .348/.444/.478 across seven games for the Blue Jays in their run throught to the World Series despite his knee injury.

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Red Sox contiues their interest in All-Star infielder Pete Alonso amid Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette rumors

Amid the Red Sox's interest in Bo Bichette as a potential backup to Alex Bregman, the AL East franchise have also been linked with a move for former New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso.

Alonso, like Bregman, opted out of the deal he signed with the Mets before the start of last season. Jim Bowden of The Athletic has listed the Red Sox as one of the two favorites for the signing of Alonso, along with his former team.

The All-Star infielder batted .272 for the Mets in 2025, with 126 RBIs and 38 home runs. While there has been question marks about Alonso's throwing in the last two seasons, the Red Sox could utilize his powerful bat as a designated hitter.

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