The Boston Red Sox have been looking around for a first baseman replacement for Triston Casas for a while now, and they might be revisiting someone they’ve taken a look at in the past.
According to Fansided’s Jake Elman, the Sox are a top contender for landing New York Mets superstar first baseman Pete Alonso, who becomes a free agent this offseason.
“Alonso made sense for the Red Sox last offseason, and we still think Boston must pursue him this winter. Triston Casas’ days as Boston’s starting first baseman appeared numbered before his severe knee injury, so there’s an urgent need at the position. Assuming that the Red Sox intend to compete in 2026 rather than enter a transitional period with their various top prospects, Alonso checks every box that top executive Craig Breslow should have,” Elman wrote.
This season, Alonso has slashed .267/.344/.511/.854 with 33 homers, which is more long balls than any Sox player. He would add a ton of reliable offense to a streaky Sox lineup.
Elman continued, writing that while the Sox are a top destination, there is a possibility they will have to decide between Alonso and Alex Bregman, which Elman thinks Bregman would have the better chance to be signed.
“The question, though, is whether the Red Sox want to pay Alonso and Alex Bregman. Yes, the Red Sox could have both All-Star sluggers, but we get the sense they’d only choose one. Bregman makes more sense in that scenario, especially considering how frequently manager Alex Cora and teammates have raved about his presence on and off the field. There is also no reason at this point to believe that Bregman definitely won’t think about re-signing with the Red Sox,” Elman stated.
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Hopefully, the Sox go all-out and sign both Alonso and Bregman. If they did that, they definitely would be the favorite for the World Series next year. If not, Bregman should be the choice, but they should still make a run at Alonso.
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