The Boston Red Sox have reinforced their rotation with two trades for starting pitchers out of the National League Central, but their pivot to offense hasn't been as fruitful.
Despite connections to seemingly every top infielder available on the free agent and trade markets, Boston's offense is in worse shape than it was at the end of its 2025 playoff run. Alex Bregman remains on the free agent market with new suitors entering the race for his services and Bo Bichette and Ketel Marte aren't getting any cheaper as the days go on.
A December 18 article from Brent Maguire of MLB.