The Red Sox still have plenty of uncertainty in place with their infield this offseason, due in large part to the team’s continued pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Bregman remains Boston’s top priority this winter given his familiarity in this market, right-handed pop at the plate, and veteran leadership.
But, the longtime MLB insider noted on a recent Bleacher Report livestream that Boston is weighing several other contingency plans in free agency, including former Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette.
Even though Bichette — who would likely move to second base in Boston — is a younger option at 27 years old than the 31-year-old Bregman, Heyman said Boston still views Bichette as more of a backup plan if Bregman signs elsewhere.