It’s no secret the Boston Red Sox want to re-sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman . Turns out he might not be the only former Houston Astros star on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow’s radar.

MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand names the best fits for left-hander Framber Valdez and his list included the Red Sox.

“Boston landed the ace it desperately needed last year with its trade for Garrett Crochet , but now the Red Sox are seeking another frontline starter to pair with the 2025 American League Cy Young runner-up,” Feinsand writes.

“Valdez would essentially replace Lucas Giolito in the rotation, adding an experienced arm to a relatively young starting staff,” Feinsand adds.

Best Fits

The other best fits for Valdez, according to Feinsand, are the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto

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