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The Boston Red Sox seem to be casting a wide net for anyone capable of manning first or third base this offseason, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for infield reinforcements.<\/p>\n

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Perennial targets like Kazuma Okamoto and Munetaka Murakami continue to linger on Boston\u2019s radar, while Pete Alonso was a hot favorite until he inked a deal with the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Even Ketel Marte, versatile enough to handle second base and potentially shift Marcelo Mayer to third, remains a buzzworthy name in Red Sox circles.<\/p>\n

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Of course, the dream scenario for Boston would be to lock in Alex Bregman as their third baseman for the next five years, no matter the price tag. Despite worries over a lingering quad injury that hampered him in the latter half of 2025, Bregman\u2019s leadership qualities and elite skill set make him a prime candidate to become a cornerstone of Boston sports.<\/p>\n

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But Bregman isn\u2019t just Boston\u2019s darling\u2014multiple teams are vying for the third-base star, and with recent free-agent deals like Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber eclipsing $150 million over five years, Bregman\u2019s contract could soar even higher.<\/p>\n

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With that in mind, the Red Sox are wisely exploring backup plans in case Bregman heads elsewhere. And in a stunning development, Tim Healey and Alex Speier of *The Boston Globe* report that Boston has reignited discussions with power-hitting veteran Eugenio Su\u00e1rez.<\/p>\n

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The Globe duo revealed: \u201cEugenio Su\u00e1rez is another free agent with whom the Red Sox have been in touch regularly, a source said. Su\u00e1rez, 34, is a third baseman who may move to first, both positions of need for the Sox.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t uncharted territory for Boston\u2014they previously eyed Su\u00e1rez at the trade deadline, with plans to transition him to first base.<\/p>\n

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Su\u00e1rez remains a solid defender at third, boasting 14 Outs Above Average from 2023-2024. However, his range showed signs of decline in 2025, making a shift to first base an appealing option. That move could pave the way for top prospect Marcelo Mayer to showcase his Gold Glove-caliber defense at the hot corner.<\/p>\n

At the plate, the 34-year-old is a right-handed masher, fresh off his second career 49-home-run season. He dominated the first half with the Arizona Diamondbacks, earning All-Star honors with a scorching .248\/.320\/.576 slash line, 36 homers, and a stellar 141 wRC+.<\/p>\n

His production dipped after a midseason trade to the Seattle Mariners (.189\/.255\/.428, 91 wRC+), but he still launched 13 more homers, plus three in the postseason during Seattle\u2019s ALCS push. With a career pull rate of 46.5%\u2014and over 50% in each of the last two years\u2014Su\u00e1rez is tailor-made for Fenway Park, where he could feast on the Green Monster in 81 home games.<\/p>\n

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This pursuit checks all the boxes for Boston: a proven slugger who fits their needs without the astronomical cost of a Bregman deal. While he might not be an exact replica, Su\u00e1rez is anything but a mere fallback\u2014he\u2019s a legitimate game-changer ready to bring the thunder to Beantown.<\/p>\n

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