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Red Sox Urged to Sign $69 Million Infielder After Reportedly Losing Alex Bregman

Red Sox Urged to Sign $69 Million Infielder After Reportedly Losing Alex Bregman

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are considering signing infielder Eugenio Suárez after reportedly losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs. Bregman chose the Cubs after receiving a significant contract offer. Suárez could provide power at third base for the Red Sox.

Key Facts

  • Alex Bregman is reportedly joining the Chicago Cubs instead of the Boston Red Sox.
  • The Cubs offered Bregman a $175 million contract.
  • Eugenio Suárez is a free agent third baseman the Red Sox are interested in signing.
  • Suárez has been linked to the Red Sox since last summer's trade deadline.
  • The Athletic estimates Suárez's potential contract to be three years for $69 million.
  • Suárez is known for power hitting but has defensive concerns at third base.
  • Despite losing Bregman, the Red Sox still have options to strengthen their team.

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