The Red Sox need a right-handed power hitter and have been connected to both third basemen. But both players are imperfect fits.

Arenado is under contract for three more seasons and will be a free agent after the 2027 campaign. So if the Red Sox want him, they would have to trade for him and give up assets (like prospects or a young MLB player). Bregman would only cost the Red Sox money because he’s a free agent.

Rumors have swirled around the Detroit Tigers and Alex Bregman since free agency started, and now, there are reports linking them to Nolan Arenado, too. So what are their options?

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Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman. Boston has made some big moves to address their pitching staff this offseason, but they still could ideally use a right-handed bat to balance out their lineup.

Will they trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado? According to Cardinals analyst Katie Woo, the answer may hinge on where Alex Bregman sign

Alex Bregman remains on the open market, and the Chicago Cubs reportedly had "casual" talks with the star free agent.

The Major League Baseball offseason charges on, just a day after news broke that Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers. Plenty of quality free agents remain (free agent tracker) and there's always the trade market.

Now that Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki is officially off the market after signing with the LA Dodgers, Alex Bregman remains the best free agent available on the market. The Boston Red Sox continue to be interested in the 30-year-old All-Star but their chances of landing him appear to be dwindling.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes have reached a conclusion, with the coveted right-hander opting to join the Dodgers, according to a post on Sasaki's Instagram page. The Padres and Blue Jays were the other reported finalists in the mix for the 23-year-old.

Knowing what we know now, let’s revisit the trade market and run through some of the top names who could change hands between now and Opening Day.