The Boston Red Sox have nine World Series titles in franchise history, but they missed the postseason for the third straight season in 2024, finishing with an 81-81 record.
In one of Major League Baseball’s best divisions, the Red Sox will need to be aggressive this offseason to keep pace with the New York Yankees and company.
The MLB offseason so far has focused on free agent Yankees shortstop Juan Soto, who has yet to make a decision on where he will play in 2025.
While the Red Sox are one of the teams involved in negotiations with Soto, MLB insider Mark Feinsand revealed the team’s plan if they don’t sign Soto.
According to Feinsand’s “X,” the Red Sox intend to pursue free agent Teoscar Hernandez if they don’t come to terms with Soto.
Red Sox intend to pursue Teoscar Hernandez if they don’t sign Juan Soto, Boston is believed to prefer Hernandez over Anthony Santander, though the Blue Jays also appear to prefer Santander. the
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 8, 2024
Soto is the best free agent in this year’s free agent class, and rightfully so.
In his first year with the Yankees in 2024, Soto batted .288 with 41 home runs, 109 RBIs and a .989 OPS.
Several MLB teams are reportedly in talks with Soto, including the Red Sox, Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, with the Red Sox a major contender. has for an all-star player.
The Red Sox could also pursue Orioles free agent shortstop Anthony Santander, but Feinsand reports the team prefers Hernandez.
It will be interesting to see how things play out when Soto makes a decision this offseason.
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