"They've got financial flexibility after moving Rafael Devers and with [Alex] Bregman coming off the books, he explained. Sure they've got a hole there now, but they could [re-sign] Bregman, and sign Pete Alonso and still be within the money of what they had in their budget this year for Bregman and Devers. They're in a great spot, Phillips continued. They've got money to spend, they've got major league depth and a surplus in the outfield that if they want to trade [them], people covet their outfielders."
"They've got a terrific farm system as well, he said. Any deal that's out there - free agent, they could sign the guy - they could be the highest bidder. Trade deal? They've got major league players if that's what you want. You want prospects? They've got that too. They can be [in] on everybody."
Boston closed 2025 with a playoff appearance and projects as a stronger team for 2026. The roster features significant payroll flexibility after moving Rafael Devers and with Alex Bregman coming off the books. The club could re-sign Bregman and still pursue free agents like Pete Alonso while remaining within recent budget levels. Major-league depth and a surplus of outfielders create trade assets, with Jarren Duran or Wilyer Abreu likely trade candidates. The farm system provides prospects and depth, enabling the team to pursue free agents aggressively, bid high, or offer major-league players in trades.
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