BOMBSHELL DROPPED! Red Sox Insider Confirms All-Out Pursuit of Pete Alonso & Kyle Schwarber.vc
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox’s offseason is officially in overdrive. Following the impactful trade for starting pitcher Sonny Gray, insider reports are now confirming that the front office is “shifting their attention” to the lineup, launching an all-out pursuit for the two most prominent power-hitting free agents: Pete Alonso and a potential reunion with Kyle Schwarber.
The Red Sox’s willingness to commit massive long-term deals to these sluggers—in addition to attempting to re-sign Alex Bregman—suggests a game-changing move is truly in the works, designed to inject the thunderous offense Fenway Park has lacked.
The Insider Update: The “Big Three” in the Mix
According to reports from The Athletic and MLB Network insiders, the Red Sox are actively engaging with the camps of all three elite hitters, but there is a distinct preference emerging:
| Player | Position | 2025 Key Stat | Red Sox Fit & Insider Buzz |
| Pete Alonso | 1B/DH | 38 HR, 126 RBI, .272 AVG | THE FAVORITE: Alonso is right-handed (perfect for Fenway’s left field), provides First Base stability (especially with Triston Casas recovering), and carries no Qualifying Offer penalty. Insiders call the Red Sox the “strongest contender” to sign him away from the Mets. |
| Kyle Schwarber | DH/LF | 56 HR (NL Leader), 136 RBI | HIGH IMPACT: The veteran slugger had a career-high season and is beloved in Boston from his 2021 stint. However, he projects as a full-time DH, which creates less lineup flexibility, and signing him would cost the Red Sox a draft pick (due to the QO). |
| Alex Bregman | 3B | Re-signed in 2025 | THE CONSTANT: Re-signing the former third baseman remains a “primary goal,” but the addition of either Alonso or Schwarber would complete the lineup overhaul. |
The Game-Changing Move: Lineup Shift & October Dreams
The acquisition of a slugger like Alonso or Schwarber is the necessary lineup shift the Red Sox need to genuinely compete with the Yankees (who acquired Tarik Skubal) and the Blue Jays (who signed Dylan Cease).
- Plugging the Power Hole: The Red Sox desperately need consistent home run production, having hit the third-fewest homers in baseball late in 2025. Alonso or Schwarber would instantly address this.
- Flexibility for the Future: If the Red Sox sign Pete Alonso, he can play first base while Triston Casas eases back from injury or slots in as the Designated Hitter. This versatility is highly attractive to the front office.
- The Two-Bat Scenario: Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow has publicly stated that he is open to signing two big bats. Landing Bregman and either Alonso or Schwarber would transform the lineup from competitive to dominant, immediately accelerating the timeline for “October Dreams” at Fenway.
The market has barely moved, but the Yankees and Blue Jays have set the bar high. The Red Sox’s confirmed focus on these two nine-figure sluggers shows they are ready to meet that challenge head-on, promising a winter of massive financial commitment to restore the franchise’s powerhouse status.
