The Boston Red Sox are in need of powerful hitters for next season, and one position they want to fill quickly is designated hitter. While Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso have been mentioned as the top two names, the former Mets star is reportedly the club’s favorite.

The report was revealed by Chris Cotillo for MassLive. “This week, however, word is there are some in the club’s inner circle that prefer Alonso to Kyle Schwarber, the other top offensive free agent who projects to be exclusively a DH in 2026,” Cotillo wrote in his article.

The reason behind the preference for Alonso over Schwarber is simple: the former Juan Soto teammate did not receive a qualifying offer, while the former Phillies player did. This means that if the Red Sox sign Alonso, they avoid the risk of forfeiting a d

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