The headlines indeed highlight that the Red Sox clinched a postseason spot in 2025, which is still a solid achievement. But once you dig into the numbers, their offense paints a pretty grim picture.

Notably, Trevor Story led the team with just 25 homers says a lot about how much the lineup struggled this year. Hence, you’d expect their offseason plans to revolve around adding some real power bats. But if the latest reports are accurate, the Red Sox might actually be gearing up to go head-to-head with the Blue Jays instead.

“According to Rob Bradford, the Red Sox are showing interest in SS Bo Bichette. This would be an interesting signing for the Red Sox. He could be Story’s backup for SS, but could also play 2nd base,” SleeperRedSox reports.

Now, this would be the last and least expected turn of events in the Bo Bichette sweepstakes.

After reportedly turning down the Blue Jays’ qualifying offer, the seven-year MLB veteran is officially heading to the open market.

He’s projected to command around $210 million over seven years, and with an AAV expected to sit near $30 million, the Red Sox would need to be prepared to pay at the top of the market.

League evaluators believe Bichette’s eventual deal will fall in the same tier as Alex Bregman’s projected $180–$190 million range.

With large-market clubs like the Dodgers, Cubs, and Giants involved, Boston may have to push toward the higher end of that bracket to outbid rivals — or even keep Toronto from bringing him back.

Even so, the timing couldn’t be better for the Red Sox. Bichette profiles as a right-handed impact bat who fits cleanly into the top four of their lineup.

His skill set also aligns with Craig Breslow’s broader strategy since taking over baseball operations, emphasizing athleticism, contact quality, and defensive versatility — all areas where Bichette has excelled in Toronto.

Defensively, while some around the league question his long-term future at shortstop, there’s strong confidence in his ability to handle second or third base.

With Trevor Story still locked in at short, Bichette would most likely slide into one of those spots.

Boston’s internal evaluations reportedly grade him as an above-average defender at second, further reinforcing the fit.

And if the Red Sox preferred him at third base, that would have significant ripple effects — potentially pushing Alex Bregman toward a third team in three seasons, even as he remains firmly on Boston’s radar.

The Red Sox have a few other big names on the wishlist

Well, the Red Sox’ offseason plans clearly aren’t centered on just Bo Bichette. If anything, Bichette is simply the newest name on what’s turning into a pretty ambitious wishlist that already features Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Alonso.

Bregman has already opted out and hit free agency for the second straight offseason, and The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projects he could land a contract in the $182 million range.

If the Red Sox miss out on Bichette, Bregman becomes the most natural pivot — a high-impact right-handed bat who also fills an infield need.

Then there’s Pete Alonso. Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly even predicted Boston could land the Mets slugger on a five-year, $145 million deal.

Adding a five-time All-Star with 40-homer power would instantly reshape the middle of the Red Sox lineup and give them the actual middle-order threat they lacked in 2025.

And we can’t forget Kyle Schwarber, either. A reunion with the powerful lefty bat remains on the table, and his ability to change a game with one swing would address a glaring issue the Sox battled late in the season.

So, when you look at all these names together, one theme stands out… They all bring serious thump. The Red Sox desperately need a legitimate middle-of-the-order power source after their offense sputtered down the stretch. So while they might not land all four, the chances of Boston coming away with at least one of these big bats feel incredibly high.