The Boston Red Sox could look to steal a star hitter from a division rival.
Boston has been linked to the likes of Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber. Yet, MLB insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic named the Red Sox as a potential fit for Toronto Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette.
“Several interested teams view him as an option for third base going forward,” Bowden wrote in a piece published on Monday. “His prime years have just begun, and he’s one of the youngest free agents on the market, though he has dealt with several lower-body injuries the past couple of years.
“As long as teams have a clear sense of the health of his knee, Bichette will have plenty of suitors in free agency because he could be considered a fit as a shortstop, a third baseman, or a second baseman. …
“Best team fits: Blue Jays, Red Sox, Tigers, Yankees, Phillies, Dodgers, Cubs, Mariners, Mets.”
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Bowden predicts Bichette will sign a seven-year, $189 million deal this offseason, and expects the Red Sox to be one of the teams pursuing him.
Bichette has spent his entire career with the Blue Jays. The star shortstop led MLB in hits in 2021 and 2022 and is a two-time All-Star.
However, Bichette has said he wants to remain in Toronto. If he does hit the open market, several teams will be after him, especially if he’s open to moving to third or second base.
