The Red Sox need a right-handed power hitter and have been connected to both third basemen. But both players are imperfect fits.
Nolan Arenado trade remains priority this offseason
Rumors have swirled around the Detroit Tigers and Alex Bregman since free agency started, and now, there are reports linking them to Nolan Arenado, too. So what are their options?
Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman. Boston has made some big moves to address their pitching staff this offseason, but they still could ideally use a right-handed bat to balance out their lineup.
Will they trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado? According to Cardinals analyst Katie Woo, the answer may hinge on where Alex Bregman sign
The Boston Red Sox have been heavily tied to St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado throughout the offseason so far. In Boston's quest for some ri
The St. Louis Cardinals don't have many doors left to open for a blockbuster trade to send 10-time Gold Glove defender Nolan Arenado to a more competitive organ
The baseball marketplace is awaiting the outcome of the Alex Bregman bidding while the Cardinals are awaiting trade offers for Nolan Arenado.
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak reaffirmed his desire to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, calling it the number one priority on Saturday.
Arenado is under contract for three more seasons and will be a free agent after the 2027 campaign. So if the Red Sox want him, they would have to trade for him and give up assets (like prospects or a young MLB player). Bregman would only cost the Red Sox money because he’s a free agent.
Alex Bregman remains on the open market, and the Chicago Cubs reportedly had "casual" talks with the star free agent.
The St. Louis Cardinals are not likely to make any free agency moves until they have clarity on a trade for all-star third baseman Nolan Arenado. So far this offseason, the Cardinals are one of the six teams that have not spent any money on an MLB free agent.