The Boston Red Sox are in the market for another infielder after losing Alex Bregman in free agency. This search is reportedly ongoing, even with the Red Sox having just signed left-hander Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract.
The New York Post‘s Jon Heyman provided a Red Sox update on Friday.
“The Red Sox are expecting to have Marcelo Mayer replace Alex Bregman at 3B but are looking around for a 2B,” Heyman wrote.
“Nico Hoerner, a free agent after the year, would fit but there’s far from a certainty the (Chicago) Cubs would trade him, even after landing Bregman.”
“The Red Sox are talking to Houston, which has an infield glut and could deal Isaac Paredes,” Heyman continued. “Alec Bohm and free agent Eugenio Suárez are among other available infielders.”
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In 2025, Hoerner delivered a solid campaign for the Cubs, hitting .297 with 29 stolen bases and earning a Gold Glove at second base while finishing 19th in NL MVP voting. His defensive prowess stood out in 156 games,
Paredes hit .254 with 20 home runs and 53 RBIs in 102 games. His power surge contributed to a 123 OPS+, solidifying his role as a plus third baseman despite some defensive lapses.
Bohm anchored third base for the Philadelphia Phillies, appearing in 120 games and posting a .287 average with 11 homers and 59 RBIs, though it was a down year from his 2024 All-Star campaign.
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Suárez electrified with 49 home runs and 118 RBIs across 159 games, split between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners after a July trade.
