The Red Sox news carousel continues to fire on all cylinders at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. After trading Vaughn Grissom to the Angels on Tuesday, Boston is doubling down on its hunt for a franchise-changing impact bat. With Craig Breslow directing the orchestra, the Red Sox are positioning themselves as serious contenders for the remaining elite offensive talent available.
🔥 Quick Facts
Grissom deal done: Red Sox sent Vaughn Grissom to Los Angeles Angels for outfield prospect Isaiah Jackson on December 9, 2025
Trade targets active: Boston engaged in discussions for Ketel Marte, Isaac Paredes, Alex Bregman, and Corey Seager
Marte’s 2025 stats: 28 home runs, .893 OPS, 4.6 WAR in 126 games
Key priority: Craig Breslow confirmed adding middle-of-the-order power hitting remains the top offseason focus
Red Sox Pursuing Multiple Elite Bats as Trade Deadline Approaches
Boston’s roster reconstruction accelerated this week. General Manager Craig Breslow didn’t waste time, already clearing Vaughn Grissom from the roster after his disappointing tenure. The infielder, acquired in the Chris Sale trade, struggled to live up to expectations in Boston.
But the Grissom move served a larger purpose: creating cap flexibility and a roster spot. Now the Red Sox can pursue their real targets. Multiple sources indicate Boston has four all-star candidates on its radar for potential trades during these final days of the Winter Meetings.
Ketel Marte Remains the Crown Jewel Target
Ketel Marte appears to be the top target for the Red Sox lineup. The Arizona Diamondbacks infielder is in the conversation because the D-backs need to address their pitching depth. Boston, meanwhile, has positioned itself as the most attractive trade partner with its controllable starter depth available.
Marte’s offensive profile is exactly what Boston needs. 28 home runs, a .893 OPS, and 4.6 wins above replacement made him a top-15 player league-wide. The Diamondbacks may be looking to move him, and the Red Sox have the pitching assets to make a compelling offer.
Other Elite Infielders Keep Pressure on Negotiations
Trade Target
Current Team
Status
Ketel Marte
Arizona Diamondbacks
Most likely to move
Isaac Paredes
Houston Astros
Red Sox interested; high cost
Alex Bregman
Free Agent
Primary free agent target
Corey Seager
Texas Rangers
Exploratory discussions
The Red Sox haven’t been shy about their interest. Isaac Paredes from the Houston Astros is another serious target, though he would cost premium pitching prospects. Boston Globe insiders report that Paredes fits the profile perfectly, but acquiring him might require trading left-handed pitching depth.
Free agent Alex Bregman remains Boston’s number one target overall. Meanwhile, discussions about Corey Seager from the Texas Rangers and Brendan Donovan suggest the Red Sox are seriously exploring multiple pathways to add power hitting.
Breslow’s Trade Asset Strategy: Pitching for Power
The Red Sox entered the Winter Meetings with a strategic advantage. Earlier acquisitions of Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo provided them with surplus starting pitching depth. This controllable talent has become their primary trade currency in negotiations.
Craig Breslow acknowledged teams around the league recognize the value of Boston’s arm talent. “Teams have recognized that there’s appeal to controllable starting pitching,” he noted. The Red Sox are using this advantage to negotiate for elite offensive players, exactly what the roster desperately needs heading into 2026.
Will the Red Sox Complete a Major Deal Before the Winter Meetings End?
The clock is ticking. Wednesday marks the final day of the Winter Meetings in Orlando. Boston has only hours left to strike a major trade before teams scatter from Florida. Every indication suggests Breslow is working multiple scenarios simultaneously, trying to land a franchise cornerstone bat.
The Grissom trade didn’t solve the problem, but it cleared the path for something bigger. With Ketel Marte, Isaac Paredes, and free agents like Bregman still on the board, the next 24 hours could reshape the Red Sox lineup and their 2026 championship hopes. Boston has the assets and the urgency to make something happen.
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