Red Sox Target Alcantara, Consider Yoshida Trade

The Boston Red Sox are looking to strengthen their lineup with right-handed hitters this offseason, potentially targeting free agents like Teoscar Hernández and considering a reunion with Tyler O'Neill, who had a successful 2024 season with the team. Additionally, the Red Sox may explore trading designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to make room for new acquisitions. On the pitching front, the team faces challenges with its bullpen and starting rotation, as they may lose closer Kenley Jansen to free agency and are predicted to pursue San Diego Padres' Tanner Scott for bullpen reinforcement. The Red Sox are also looking to acquire a top-tier starter, with former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara mentioned as a potential trade target. While the team has expressed interest in marquee players like Juan Soto, they are considered long shots in such high-profile pursuits.