The Red Sox are heading into a pivotal offseason, and one of their biggest questions centers around Alex Bregman. The veteran infielder is now a free agent, and Boston is reportedly working to bring him back. That makes sense-Bregman’s been a key piece both at the plate and in the clubhouse, and keeping him in the fold would go a long way toward stabilizing the infield.
But even with Bregman potentially returning, the Red Sox have some intriguing pieces already in place. Trevor Story is still under contract, and the organization is high on a pair of young infielders: Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell.
Triston Casas is expected to return at first base, and Ceddanne Rafaela has shown he can slide into the infield when needed. On paper, that’s a crowded group-but it’s also one filled with question marks, especially when it comes to experience at the Major League level.
That’s where things get interesting. One bold prediction making the rounds: the Red Sox could make a run at Bo Bichette.
The Blue Jays shortstop has been a fixture in Toronto’s lineup, and while his defense at shortstop hasn’t always been elite, his bat is the real draw. Bichette has twice led the American League in hits and brings a consistent offensive presence, even if he’s not a traditional power bat.
If Boston lands Bichette, they’d have options. He could shift to second or third base depending on Bregman’s status.
If Bregman returns, Bichette could slot in as a designated hitter or rotate between second and third. If Bregman signs elsewhere, Bichette could take over third base or even settle in at shortstop, with Story potentially moving to second.
There’s also the youth factor to consider. Mayer and Campbell are still developing, and while they’re promising, they’re not yet proven commodities.
Campbell, in particular, has been getting reps at first base in the minors, which could give the Red Sox some flexibility. If both Bregman and Bichette are in the mix, the team could rotate Mayer and Campbell at second, with Casas and Campbell sharing time at first.
Of course, going after both Bregman and Bichette would be a major financial commitment. Spotrac projects Bichette to command an eight-year, $186 million deal in free agency.
That’s not a small number, and it likely means Boston would be out on other big bats like Pete Alonso or Kyle Schwarber. But if the Red Sox are serious about adding multiple impact hitters, Bichette and Bregman could be a dynamic duo-especially if the team values Bichette’s bat over his glove and uses him more frequently as a DH.
Bichette isn’t the prototypical slugger-he averages about 15 homers a year-but what he brings is consistency. He puts the ball in play, gets on base, and grinds out at-bats.
That kind of offensive profile can balance out a lineup that’s already got some pop. And let’s not overlook the added bonus: pulling Bichette away from a division rival like Toronto would be a statement move.
The Red Sox have options, but they also have decisions to make. If they want to compete in a loaded AL East, adding proven bats like Bregman and Bichette could be the kind of aggressive offseason strategy that puts them back in the postseason mix.