Alex Bregman is a two-time All-Star and two-time champion, a defensive ace who's posted an OPS+ at least 15 percent above league average in eight of nine MLB seasons. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora still covets Bregman for more than his on-field production.

"His size, the way he moves, it felt kind of like, ‘You will be a second baseman.’" The post Alex Cora continues to insist Rafael Devers is Red Sox’ 3B, even if they sign Alex Bregman appeared first on Boston.

Yes, the Red Sox plan to explore a long-term deal with lefthander Garrett Crochet this offseason, and yes, Crochet is open to that conversation. But he’s not the only player with whom the Red Sox are likely to pursue discussions about an extended stay in Boston.

At a music hall adjacent to Fenway Park, Garrett Crochet had his first introduction to Red Sox fans and got a glimpse of the type of thunderous applause he will receive when he walks off the mound following his first solid start for Boston.

Many players and coaches received loud applause when they took the stage for the official introduction of the 2025 Red Sox at Saturday’s Fenway Fest, but the most enthusiastic reception was for the last man to take the MGM Music Hall stage,