Red Sox ‘checked in’ with Cubs on Nick Hoerner, Matt Shaw traded
While it is The Boston Red Sox managed to have an impressive offseason bringing in starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Ranger Suarez, they failed to contain the infielder Alec Bregmanwho signed a five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago Cubs.
According to Alec Speier of the Boston Globe, Red Soc registered with the Cubs in a potential trade for Nick Hoerner or third baseman Matt Shaw.
“Alex Bregman’s decision to sign with the Cubs has left the Red Sox with some uncertainty within their outfield picture, as both second base and Bregman’s old third base remain unsettled in spring training. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer appears to be penciled in at one of two spots, with Mayer likely at third, while the bullpen will play third and Romy Sokalez and Nick Sokalez will play opposite Nick Sondalez. time on the keystone,” he wrote is Mark Polishuk of MLBtraderumors.com.
“A new acquisition could certainly change that picture, and free agents and trade targets like Isaac Paredes, Brendan Donovan and Eugenio Suarez remain available. Plenty of other players remain on Boston’s radar, as the Boston Globe’s Alex Spier writes that the Red Sox are “among the many teams that have reported on Nick Sabo.”
Hoerner is one of the Cubs’ longest-tenured players, and was a player whose future insiders debated all winter. His glove and reputation with the club could make him a valuable asset if Chicago moves on. According to Baseball Savant, the 28-year-old ranked in the 98th percentile in OAA 2025.
Shaw only made his MLB debut last season, but he showed a real side. In 126 games, the 24-year-old hit 13 home runs and posted a .690 OPS.
It remains to be seen if Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow adds another infielder ahead of the new season, but it’s evident the team is exploring its options after losing Bregman to Chicago.
2026-02-01 15:23:00
