The Boston Red Sox are looking for a new star slugger in their lineup after trading away Rafael Devers . Atop the list of available free agents who fit that category are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso .

The Red Sox have been tied to both players early in free agency . But when the dust settles, Bregman should be Boston's primary target , argues Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

“To me, Bregman is a difference maker in so many ways,” Rosenthal said. “Obviously the bat, that's one thing. Defense, really good that's another thing. That intangible he brings to a team, and we've seen it now, he helps other players improve. He makes suggestions, even to pitchers. He is a total difference maker in the club house.”

“Bregman, to me is still the best fit. I know they've got [Marcelo] Maye

See Full Page