Free Agency Idea Sees Mets 4-Time All-Star Bolt for Red Sox
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The Boston Red Sox reportedly saved over $250 million by trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. They could be very active in free agency now that they have some financial flexibility.
Boston's top priority will likely be to keep Alex Bregman in a Red Sox uniform. He was slashing .299/.385/.553 before his injury and is reportedly likely to opt out. However, even after paying Bregman, the Red Sox will have money to go after some big names in free agency. They have a need at first base, and FanSided's Drew Koch suggested they go after Pete Alonso.
"Pete Alonso's two-year, $54 million deal with the New York Mets contains a player option for next season," wrote Koch. "Seeing as how Alonso is hitting .293/.390/.570 with a 174 OPS+ this season, he's bound to opt out of his current deal. Alonso bet on himself after receiving little interest on the open market this past winter and should be on the Red Sox's radar."
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild...
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MoreAlonso is having a phenomenal year at the plate, and like Bregman, will likely look for a better deal on the market. As much as the Mets would like to keep him around, they already showed they are unwilling to commit to him long-term, and their payroll is already high.
However, the Red Sox can afford him thanks to Devers' contract being off their books. Since 2019, only Aaron Judge has hit more home runs than Alonso. He and Bregman manning the corners at Fenway Park next season could be a huge boost for the Red Sox.
The Red Sox will also need to find some pitching before next season. However, they could use their surplus of outfielders to trade for some pitchers.
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