The Boston Red Sox have been shockingly involved in the infield market this offseason after Alex Bregman opted out of his contract. With his return not guaranteed and Rafael Devers out of the mix, the Red Sox could use an experienced infielder with some pop in their bat to make up for the loss or two.
Pete Alonso has been floated as the ideal candidate by multiple publications, as first base is a position of need in Boston — Triston Casas has been too injury prone and inconsistent offensively in his first few seasons to bank on him. But if Bregman doesn't return, Alonso doesn't help the Sox's left side defense.
According to many rumors, the Red Sox's interest in Bo Bichette has ticked up in recent days. MLB insider Bob Nightengale noted in his December 7 Winter Meetings preview that the Toronto Blue Jays' reported interest in Kyle Tucker could prevent them from reuniting with Bichette, their longtime shortstop.
Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Boston views Bichette as an "alternative" to re-signing Bregman (subscription required). Many Red Sox reporters theorized early this offseason that the Sox may not be willing to meet Bregman's contract demands. Last season, he asked for a five-to-six year deal in the $200 million range. The Tigers offered him something around $300 thousand shy of his asking price, and the guaranteed years of the deal weren't enough to entice Bregman into signing there — the Red Sox may have to be serious in their approach to re-sign Bregman, something they haven't been on the free agent market in quite some time.
Reports suggest Red Sox between Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette to improve left side of infield
Bichette is a better player than just an "alternative," though. Some reporters and fans could see him as an upgrade over Bregman, who regressed severely in the second half of the 2025 season after he sustained a quad injury in May.
Bichette was Toronto's most consistent hitter last season and he slashed .311/.357/.483 with an .840 OPS, 44 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs, 94 RBI, 40 walks and 91 strikeouts over 139 games. He earned some MVP votes for his body of work en-route to a World Series berth with the Jays. Bichette doesn't offer the defensive skill that Bregman does, but his offensive skill and younger age could make him a potentially better fit for the Red Sox than Bregman.
Bichette's offense and age could make him more expensive to sign than Bregman, and spending on top free agents hasn't been among the Red Sox's priorities in recent years. Either way, there are two great fits for Boston's infield, and the Winter Meetings could determine which it ends up with.