Recently, much of the discussion surrounding the Boston Red Sox has centered on All-Star slugger Alex Bregman. He is viewed as the most suitable addition for Boston in free agency, and acquiring him would significantly elevate the team’s performance. If the Red Sox fail to secure Bregman, there are alternative options available. One potential candidate mentioned is former Baltimore Orioles slugger Anthony Santander, as suggested by NBC Sports Boston’s Justin Leger.
:“The Red Sox have a logjam in the outfield, so they’d have to either clear room for Santander or make the slugging switch-hitter their DH,” Leger said. “Are they willing to do that while outbidding teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels? It doesn’t seem likely, but the thought of Santander’s 40-homer power at Fenway Park is tantalizing.”
Santander clubbed 44 home runs in 2024 and his market value is projected to be just over $88 million over five years by Spotrac. That surely would be less than Bregman. There also have been rumors lately that he could be open to a short-term deal so this projection could end up being too high for him in general.
He’s a prolific slugger who would be a seamless replacement for Tyler O’Neill. While this is the case, Bregman should be the top choice for Boston.
