The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that they are actively looking to strengthen their roster with significant talent. This offseason, they’ve notably focused on bolstering their pitching staff, making key additions like Garrett Crochet and Walker Buehler, two moves that are expected to enhance their chances of competing for the American League East title in 2025. However, while the pitching acquisitions are promising, adding a powerful offensive player could be equally beneficial for the team.
One area where the Red Sox could use improvement is in their right-handed power hitting, and free agency seems to be the most likely avenue for addressing this need. Nevertheless, the trade market is another possible route, and one team that the Red Sox should monitor closely is the Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto is currently in a situation where two of their superstars, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, are nearing free agency, with both players set to become free agents at the end of the 2025 season. Given the financial demands of retaining both players, it seems unlikely that both will stay with the Blue Jays long-term. While there has been some trade speculation surrounding Guerrero and Bichette, it’s important to note that much of the buzz is still speculative.
Guerrero’s contract situation has been a point of discussion recently. Reports indicate that the Blue Jays offered him a $340 million extension, but Guerrero rejected the offer, stating that it was far below his expectations. He has also indicated that he plans to end extension talks once spring training begins. Given the uncertainty around his future in Toronto, it might be wise for the Blue Jays to consider trading him before risking the possibility of losing him for nothing.
If Guerrero does become available, the Red Sox could emerge as a potential destination. According to Newsweek’s Jon Vankin, Boston is well-positioned to make a move for Guerrero, due to their young power-hitting first baseman, Triston Casas, who is under team control for several years. Casas has shown impressive power, hitting a home run every 20 plate appearances, which is even more frequent than Guerrero’s rate of one home run every 22.1 plate appearances. A trade involving Casas and Guerrero could be a possibility, though it remains uncertain.
While a Casas-for-Guerrero trade should not be considered imminent, it’s a scenario worth keeping an eye on as the offseason progresses. Guerrero’s market value is projected to be around $427 million over a 12-year period, according to Spotrac, which adds another layer of intrigue to his situation. As spring training approaches, it will be interesting to see whether the Blue Jays will move closer to that figure or consider other options for Guerrero’s future.
