"The Red Sox pivoted quickly after losing out on third baseman Alex Bregman, bringing lefty Ranger Suárez in to join an already deep rotation. They're still in the market for help on the infield, and comments from chief baseball officer Craig Breslow at Suárez's introductory press conference perhaps shed some light on the potential moves they could yet have in store (links ( via Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Rob Bradford of WEEI and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic)."
"Breslow, unsurprisingly, wouldn't comment directly on whether any subsequent additions are on the horizon. The third-year baseball ops leader acknowledged (via Bradford) that "teams call about some of our depth" but added that it's "hard to tell" whether anything will come together in the near future, just given the sudden nature with which offseason negotiations can either accelerate or crumble at any given point."
"Regarding the team's in-house options, McCaffrey reports that the organization prefers Marcelo Mayer at third base rather than at second base. That's not necessarily set in stone, and the Sox would presumably be open to Mayer at second base if an unexpected opportunity arose at the hot corner, but it's nevertheless notable that that's where they'd lean, all else being equal. Breslow emphasized that the Red Sox "will be very mindful of the defensive skill set" of any addition to the infield."
The Red Sox signed lefty Ranger Suárez after losing out on third baseman Alex Bregman, reinforcing an already deep rotation. The organization continues to pursue infield help while emphasizing pitching and run prevention as the team's identity and strength. Teams have inquired about Boston's depth, but future additions remain uncertain because offseason negotiations can rapidly change. Internally, the club prefers Marcelo Mayer at third base over second, though Mayer could shift if a better option emerges. The front office will prioritize defensive skill sets for any infield addition and views a plus-defensive second baseman as an ideal target.
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