Late on January 10, Boston Red Sox fans finally got the news they've spent all offseason waiting for — Alex Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal, but not in Boston.
The Red Sox lost out on their 2025 third baseman to one of the only other clubs in his market, the Chicago Cubs, and they seemingly have no backup plan. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow didn't rule out a return to the pitching market and stated that they'll consider different positions for their next offensive reinforcements (subscription required).
The Red Sox already have far too many outfielders and Breslow noted at Fenway Fest just hours before Bregman signed that trading one of them has never been a serious possibility.