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Red Sox prioritize adding outfield bat as offseason approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:51 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Red Sox prioritize adding outfield bat as offseason approaches

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are focusing on acquiring a bat this offseason, prioritizing a hitter for the middle of the lineup. Reports indicate that the team is particularly interested in outfielders Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki as potential free-agent targets. The Red Sox hope to strengthen their right-handed power, which is currently uncertain. Arozarena recently concluded a solid season with 26 home runs and an All-Star selection, while Suzuki also contributed significantly with a similar home run total during the Cubs' postseason run. The Red Sox are expected to leverage their market position to pursue at least one of these players.

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Market Watch

•Red Sox aim to strengthen lineup with a key hitter
•Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki are targets in free agency
•Arozarena hit.281 with 26 home runs in 2026
•Suzuki recorded 26 home runs and significant postseason contribution
•Boston has capital to pursue outfield talent

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5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox rumors: Boston’s offseason ‘priority’ could lead to signing star outfielder

What they're saying

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The Boston Red Sox are expected to add a bat or two this offseason. While Boston would benefit from bringing in a starting pitcher with Sonny Gray entering free agency , the team’s “priority” will be to add a hitter to the middle of the lineup, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports. McCaffrey mentioned outfielders Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki […] The post Red Sox rumors: Boston’s offseason ‘priority’ could lead to signing star outfielder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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