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Looking beyond the roster, the Red Sox must explore free-agent markets to fill gaps in the lineup. Notable names often discussed among fans include Teoscar Hernández and Tyler O'Neill. While the Red Sox may consider high-profile players like Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso, the discussions around those names indicate the challenges of competing in a potential bidding war.
The argument leans towards the idea that Hernández or O’Neill could add significant power to the lineup—and given Hernández’s historically better availability, he may slightly edge out O’Neill as the ideal addition. Others that may emerge as viable targets include Elias Díaz as a backup catcher, particularly due to his strong defensive skill set.