Should the Red Sox go after Bo Bichette if they lose Trevor Story or Alex Bregman?

"With Trevor Story's offseason decision still to be made, the Red Sox should at least be looking at the market to see how they could replace him if he ends up elsewhere. Although there have been reports that Story feels a sense of loyalty to Boston after a comeback campaign in 2025 and three tough years to begin his contract, his decision can't really be predicted now, much less guaranteed."

"Since there are two major question marks on the left side of the infield for the Red Sox heading into the offseason (with Alex Bregman opting out) Boston should take a serious look at Bo Bichette, whether or not Story opts out. While I'm currently assuming that Bregman returns to the Red Sox next year in some fashion, Bichette's flexibility - along with that of Marcelo Mayer - provides Boston with a good fill-in in either situation."

"After a career-worst 2024, Bichette was leading the American League in hits on Sept. 6, when he suffered a knee sprain that ended his regular season. He slashed .311/.357/.483 in the 2025 regular season and finished with 181 hits and 18 home runs over 139 games. His 94 RBI was the second-highest single-season total of his career, behind only his 2021 season - his first full year in the majors - when he collected 102 RBI in 20 more games played."

Trevor Story's offseason decision remains uncertain and cannot be predicted. Two major question marks exist on the Red Sox's left side of the infield with Alex Bregman opting out. Bo Bichette offers positional flexibility and can serve as a replacement whether Story departs or Bregman returns. Bichette has played shortstop his entire major-league career but likely will move to second or third because of limited range and defensive metrics; he did play second for the first time in the World Series. After 2024, Bichette slashed .311/.357/.483 in 2025 with 181 hits, 18 home runs and 94 RBI over 139 games. His defense is notably weaker than Story's, but his bat could offset that if he moves off shortstop.

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