Red Sox outfield free agency update foreshadows terrible position decision

Aug 22, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox outfielders Jarren Duran (16), Ceddanne Rafaela (3) and Jhostynxon Garcia (51) celebrate the victory after the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn ImagesThe Boston Red Sox's search for an infielder has drawn out so long that they're pivoting to outfielders to bolster their lineup.

According to Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic, Boston has considered some free agent, right-handed outfielders instead of infielders to complete its roster (subscription required). Starling Marte, Randall Grichuk and Tommy Pham — who played for the Red Sox in the…