LAS VEGAS — The Red Sox ’ DH position accounted for just 11 home runs after Boston traded Rafael Devers to the Giants on June 15 .

Overall, the lack of home run power needs to be addressed this offseason. The Sox finished 15th in home runs (186) in 2025. They hit just 49 home runs during August and September, the third fewest behind only the Cardinals (43) and Pirates (45).

Free agent DH Kyle Schwarber led the National League in home runs (56) in 2025. But he would provide the Red Sox little flexibility at DH because he hardly plays in the field anymore.

He played just 107 innings in the outfield (all in left field) over the past two seasons. He made 154 starts at DH in 2025 after starting 144 games there in 2024.

Free agent Pete Alonso, who hit 38 homers and 41 doubles for the Met

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