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Red Sox Urged to Pick up 53 Home Run Slugger in Free Agency

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jacob Mountz | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 2:00 PM ET

What’s on Craig Breslow’s agenda for the coming offseason? One writer believes the Boston Red Sox general manager could swing a game-changing blockbuster that replaces Triston Casas at first (or at least moves him to DH) for the long term.

In a recent article on Boston.com, writer Conor Ryan proposed the idea that the Red Sox should target Pete Alonso in free agency, at least assuming he opts out of his two-year deal at the end of the season. Ryan wrote this of Alonso:

“If the Red Sox are looking for ways to replicate [Rafael] Devers’ pure pop at the plate, a slugger like Alonso makes plenty of sense. Alonso will likely opt out of his contract with New York this winter after teeing off against pitching this season. He is currently batting .293 and is on pace for 38 home runs and a whopping 135 RBI with the Mets in 2025.

“The 30-year-old righty could be a lock to swat 30-plus home runs over the Green Monster if he signs with the Red Sox. And with Boston’s first-base situation now in flux moving forward following Triston Casas’ knee injury, the Red Sox could secure for some stability (and proven production) there with a power hitter like Alonso.”

The Polar Bear’s resurgent season has been nothing less than awe-striking, but it still only scratches the surface of his reputation. Alonso’s 53 home runs in 2019 hold the rookie record. In the past six years since his debut, he has not finished a season with a home run total below 34, besides the shortened 2020 season, where his 16 long balls ranked him in an eight-way tie for seventh in the game. If the Red Sox are searching for a true power bat over the offseason, it would be hard to do better than signing Alonso – that is, if he is available.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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