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Red Sox Pivot From Bo Bichette, Zero In on Alex Bregman as Ketel Marte Trade Explored

Boston has shifted to Alex Bregman as its focus after stepping back from Bo Bichette.

Overview

  • The Red Sox are not currently pursuing Bo Bichette unless his market changes, per CBS Sports reporter Julian McWilliams.
  • Team brass remains engaged on re-signing Alex Bregman, who is viewed internally as the preferred solution at third base after a strong 2025 season.
  • Boston’s recalibration follows Pete Alonso’s five-year, $155 million agreement with the division-rival Orioles, removing a major right-handed power target from the board.
  • The club is evaluating trade options for Ketel Marte, with USA Today’s Bob Nightengale describing a heating market and offering a prediction that Boston could be the landing spot.
  • Roster and cost factors weigh against a Bichette pursuit, with Trevor Story entrenched at shortstop, top prospects in the middle infield pipeline, and projections placing Bichette’s next deal near $189 million.