Pete Alonso Could Fall Right Into The Boston Red Sox’s Lap

The Boston Red Sox could add one of the top hitters available in Pete Alonso. Boston is in for a busy Winter, looking to add to their young core to get back to contending in 2026. On top of retaining Alex Bregman, Boston will be aggressive in adding more bats to their lineup.

Alonso Fits Perfectly In Boston

The Boston Red Sox are well-positioned to sign Pete Alonso, especially as his free agent market appears to be moving slowly. Few teams are likely to offer him a seven-year contract exceeding $200 million, but the Red Sox have this financial flexibility. With a current payroll of $148 million, Boston should have ample financial space this Winter. 

The Red Sox can and should pursue both Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso, enabling them to reconstruct their infield quickly. Alonso fits seamlessly at the top of Boston’s lineup, adding premium right-handed power. The lineup’s vulnerability without Roman Anthony underlines the critical need for proven veteran hitters.

Given the slow development of his market, the Red Sox should act decisively to pursue him as their marquee acquisition this offseason and not wait for his price to rise. Boston has a clear opportunity, and now is the time to make a bold move. 

Could Red Sox Strike Late?

Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays emerged late as suitors for the Polar Bear. However, after completing the season with the Mets, Alonso exercised his opt-out and quickly re-entered the Free Agent Market. Now that the Mets’ offseason is underway and the team needs to make several key moves, Pete Alonso’s re-signing may not be their top priority.

Meanwhile, Scott Boras’ clients tend to show little loyalty to their current teams, instead chasing the most money no matter the situation. In this context, Boston could be Steve Cohen’s biggest threat, having an ample amount of cash on hand to throw Alonso’s way. If the Mets decide not to pursue Alonso aggressively, Boston could have a clear path to sign the five-time All-Star. 

Final Thoughts

Looking at Alonso’s on-field performance, he was great in 2025, slashing .272/.347/.524/.871 and hitting 38 home runs. His bat has been consistently elite over the past three seasons, hitting at least thirty home runs. If you paired him with Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, Boston’s lineup would have multiple threats at the top, and that’s a necessity in a division against the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. The Red Sox will therefore be one of the busiest teams in the coming weeks, looking to add to their extremely talented young core that overperformed last season.