It appears that the Boston Red Sox are likely to acquire another right-handed hitter before the start of Spring Training.Initially, there was speculation that they might pursue a high-profile player like Alex Bregman. While he remains unsigned, Boston might also consider more affordable alternatives such as Randal Grichuk or Justin Turner, potentially relying on internal candidates.This is speculative, but the competition for Bregman seems to be intensifying. Recently, the Houston Astros re-entered negotiations, and reports indicate that their current six-year, $156 million offer may not be sufficient to finalize a deal.
The Houston Astros and Alex Bregman are still interested in reuniting after reconnecting this week. However, the Astros’ existing offer of six years and $156 million is unlikely to secure a deal, as two sources informed KPRC 2 that the proposal needs to be improved for Bregman to agree to re-sign with Houston. To facilitate a potential reunion with their Gold Glove third baseman, the Astros believe they must clear some salary.This salary clearance will occur once their trade with the Cubs is finalized, which involves sending reliever Ryan Pressly to Chicago along with funds to offset his $14 million salary in exchange for Single-A right-handed pitcher Juan Bello, a 20-year-old from Colombia, according to league sources.If a contract of that duration and value is insufficient to finalize a deal, it might be more prudent for the Red Sox to explore other options.
