This offseason, the Boston Red Sox have some work ahead of them.
The team’s first focus this offseason is strengthening the starting rotation, but there are still positions that require attention. Second base is another position the Red Sox need to improve this offseason.
Boston’s middle infield should get a boost in 2024 with Trevor Story fully healthy at shortstop, but the club still should look into improving second base. Multiple players have been floated as possible fits but one name who has stood out is New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres. While he certainly would help Boston, it’s unclear if the two rivals actually would come together on a deal of that magnitude. Although this is the case, Boston reportedly has at least spoken to the Yankees about a possible move, according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden.
“There is no doubt that second base is a priority for the Red Sox as they have already engaged in trade talks with the (Cincinnati Reds) about Jonathan India and with the Yankees regarding Gleyber Torres,” Bowden said. Yes, (Ha-Seong Kim) would be a perfect fit for Boston, especially coming off a career-best season. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, San Diego is not looking to move him since he will only make $8 million next year.”
Regarding the potential for the Red Sox to improve at second base, Bowden was questioned. Ha-Seong Kim, an infielder with the San Diego Padres, was brought up as a trade candidate; however, Bowden brought up the intriguing point that Boston was in talks with the Yankees during his response.
Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has drawn interest from New York, which has many speculating about a potential Verdugo for Torres trade. Although ESPN’s Jeff Passan shot down the notion, it appears the Red Sox had at least talked about making a trade.
