The Red Sox need a right-handed power hitter and have been connected to both third basemen. But both players are imperfect fits.

Improving their offense from the right side of the plate remains a "top priority" for the Boston Red Sox, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo.

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Rumors have swirled around the Detroit Tigers and Alex Bregman since free agency started, and now, there are reports linking them to Nolan Arenado, too. So what are their options?

Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman. Boston has made some big moves to address their pitching staff this offseason, but they still could ideally use a right-handed bat to balance out their lineup.

Bring in Bregman, they’re clearly playing a game of chicken with Scott Boras.” “Trade for Arenado...as long as you’re not sending Casas the other way.” “It was great to see Casas here today, I hope he stays.

Arenado is under contract for three more seasons and will be a free agent after the 2027 campaign. So if the Red Sox want him, they would have to trade for him and give up assets (like prospects or a young MLB player). Bregman would only cost the Red Sox money because he’s a free agent.

Will they trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado? According to Cardinals analyst Katie Woo, the answer may hinge on where Alex Bregman sign

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have many doors left to open for a blockbuster trade to send 10-time Gold Glove defender Nolan Arenado to a more competitive organ

Alex Bregman remains on the open market, and the Chicago Cubs reportedly had "casual" talks with the star free agent.

The baseball marketplace is awaiting the outcome of the Alex Bregman bidding while the Cardinals are awaiting trade offers for Nolan Arenado.