Red Sox Deemed Potential Surprise Suitor For Six Remaining Marquee Free Agents
Will the Boston Red Sox salvage their offseason with a splash or two in the final days of the offseason?
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow remains interested in adding starting pitching and an impact right-handed bat with positional versatility.
Both needs could be filled at the top of the market, and there has been some belief throughout the industry that the Red Sox will be forced to make a notable move at some point this winter.
The “Boras Five” refers to outfielder Cody Bellinger, third baseman Matt Chapman, southpaws Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery plus designated hitter J.D. Martinez.
Out of all the aforementioned names, Montgomery and Soler appear to be the most logical fits for the Red Sox. Snell would be a notable upgrade as well but he has a qualifying offer attached to him. Breslow has been adamantly against costing the team future wins this offseason and losing a top draft pick fits that mold.
With Boras holding out for as long as he can, the Red Sox have an opportunity to sign Montgomery and get back closer to relevancy without giving up draft-pick compensation, prospects or franchise-altering money.
