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Red Sox: Ranking Boston’s nine upcoming free agents by importance

By Jacob DeReus

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 15: From left, Red Sox Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, CEO Sam Kennedy, and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom attend a press conference addressing the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 15: From left, Red Sox Owner John Henry, Chairman Tom Werner, CEO Sam Kennedy, and Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom attend a press conference addressing the departure of Alex Cora as manager of the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on January 15, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. A MLB investigation concluded that Cora was involved in the Houston Astros sign stealing operation in 2017 while he was the bench coach. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Red Sox OF/INF Kiké Hernández
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 19: Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 19, 2022, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

#6: Red Sox OF Kiké Hernández

I love Kiké Hernández, but right now it’s really hard to love him and I think that is why I have him coming in at number six. I know he is good and I know he can be good. He is hurting this team more than helping them. If he can not pull it together, it is time to let him walk.

The Red Sox have plenty of options for the outfield. They have Jar’ren Duran, who is getting hot right now down in the minors and was just called up. Jackie Bradley Jr, Franchy Cordero, and Alex Verdugo are currently in the majors. There are also plenty of options in free agency for an outfielder.

Some of the outfielders that are going to be free agents next year include Jorge Soler(if he opts out), Mitch Haniger, Lorenzo Cain, Robbie Grossman, and my favorite option and a man I would love to see back in Boston, Andrew Benintendi.

Boston has plenty of options for outfielder next year. Kiké is not an important piece to this team. I may love him as a ballplayer, but if he does not improve his offense he will be finding work with a different team next year.

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