“They certainly don’t want to trade him, and still may not listen now, but with all of their bloated and back-loaded contracts, someone is going to eventually have to depart. And no one making big money has more trade value than Tatis, whose 14-year, $340 million contract suddenly looks rather reasonable.” Bob Nightengale’s words made readers take notice. As a trusted baseball insider, skepticism faded quickly. Teams became interested, fans began dreaming, and the question shifted from “if” to “where.” One such fan urged Craig Breslow to take a note.

Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres’ RF, has just won his second Platinum Glove Award. In 2025, the 26-year-old posted numbers that reminded everyone why San Diego gave him that massive deal—hitting .268 with an .814 OPS, 25 home runs, and 32 stolen bases while leading all outfielders with 15 defensive runs saved. That combination of youth, star power, and contract puts him in the rare ‘can’t ignore’ category for contenders.

That’s exactly what caught the attention of Red Sox fan Hogdale, who took to social media with an urgent plea to Craig Breslow. He wrote on X, “If Fernando Tatis Jr. is available, I need Craig Breslow to do literally whatever is necessary to bring him in,” he wrote.

“He is the missing piece to the next World Series-winning Red Sox team.” And the request did not end there.

In his video breakdown, Hogdale didn’t hold back. “If Fernando Tatis Jr. is genuinely available for trade, I need you guys to understand—I would do the most vile things imaginable to get him as a member of the Boston Red Sox,” he declared.

His vision? An outfield featuring “Anthony in left, Ceddanne in center, Fernando Tatis Jr. in right.” The message to Craig Breslow was clear: “If Fernando Tatis Jr. is available…you need to get on it!”

This isn’t just wishful thinking on the part of fans; the timing makes it real. In 2025, Boston made the playoffs, but they lost to the Yankees in the Wild Card Series. The World Series is still the goal, and Tatis is the kind of player who could help them get there.

Bregman recently chose not to sign a new contract with the Red Sox, which adds to the mystery. Nightengale says that Boston has a “good chance” of doing so.

The winter market just got more intriguing for Boston with Bregman nearly locked in and Tatis Jr. available. This offseason could be a high-stakes chessboard with another slugger entering the picture.

Alonso enters the conversation. Boston eyes a big-bat upgrade

There have been rumors about Boston’s offseason plans that go beyond Fernando Tatis Jr. Pete Alonso is another big name some say the Red Sox are interested in. Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic said Boston is likely to be in the running for Alonso, while Rob Bradford of WEEI added to the speculation by noting that Triston Casas’ recent mysterious social media post could signal something significant is coming.

It’s not just fans talking about Alonso going to Fenway anymore; it’s starting to get some real traction.

Alonso, one of the league’s most consistent power hitters, would make Boston’s middle order more reliable right away. Adding him to a youthful core that is already getting better would change the way the lineup looks.

If the Red Sox follow through on strong signs that they are going to re-sign Alex Bregman, the core of their order will suddenly look a lot deeper, steadier, and more dangerous than it has in years.

If Boston lands both Alonso and Tatis while keeping Bregman, they wouldn’t just be acquiring outstanding players—they’d be building a lineup built for October.

Tatis’ speed and Alonso’s raw power would complement each other, while Bregman would add plate discipline and leadership.

Add Roman Anthony’s progress, Trevor Story’s experience, and a pitching staff led by Garrett Crochet and Brayan Bello, and the Red Sox would have the makings of a real World Series contender. The decisions facing Craig Breslow this winter could define Boston’s championship window for years to come.