The 2025-26 season’s break for Major League Baseball is in full swing, as we navigate through the period. Among the activities, the winter season brings a constant flow of reports concerning player acquisitions, potential player movement, and similar information. As a reminder, you can find information related to transactions in the section below.
Boston team looking at strong hitters
The Boston team has already made a notable move earlier in the off-season with the recent exchange for experienced right-handed pitcher, Sonny Gray. The club is now potentially focusing on strengthening their batting lineup. Specifically, the New York Post indicates that the Sox might be willing to invest significantly to acquire not just one, but two of the following free-agent hitters: third baseman Alex Bregman (ranked second in our 2025-26 free agent rankings and played for the Sox in the past season), DH/OF Kyle Schwarber (ranked fifth), 1B Pete Alonso (ranked ninth), and 3B/1B/OF Kazuma Okamoto (ranked 22nd). Additionally, the report supports that the Sox are showing interest in veteran catcher and free agent, J.T. Realmuto.
Listing the top 50 MLB free agents for 2026: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman leading, with possible destinations for each player.
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The most significant addition, from a power perspective, would undoubtedly be Schwarber, who is coming off a season with 56 home runs for the Phillies. However, Boston may be prioritizing right-handed hitters to create balance within a lineup currently projected to lean heavily towards left-handed hitters. Alonso would be an interesting fit, considering the dimensions of Fenway Park, and his arrival could indicate a possible trade involving current first baseman, Triston Casas, who will be returning from a significant knee injury in 2026. The easiest course of action would likely involve reuniting with Bregman, who played a vital role in Boston’s return to the playoffs in 2025.
Potential for reduction in Brewers’ spending
Despite the Brewers’ success on the field, the organization is facing continuous roster disinvestment by owner Mark Attanasio. This may be the case again as they approach 2026, as reported by the Athletic, where the Milwaukee front office might be instructed to reduce payroll before any roster upgrades. This primarily suggests that ace Freddy Peralta and his $8 million team option could be available for trade.
Unsurprisingly, the 29-year-old Peralta, who received an All-Star selection and ranked fifth in the NL Cy Young voting, would draw interest from numerous teams and provide the Brewers with a significant return as he enters his final year. Nonetheless, the loss of their primary starting pitcher would undoubtedly impact the team’s aspirations for 2026, regardless of the assets they receive in return.
