2025 Red Sox roster projection: Bregman signing shakes up the infield originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Boston Red Sox spring training just got a whole lot more interesting.
Veteran third baseman Alex Bregman will join the club down at Fort Myers after signing a three-year deal in free agency. He’ll give Boston a significant upgrade both in the lineup and in the infield, but how he will fit on the 2025 roster?
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Here’s our latest Opening Day roster projection with the team’s first full-squad spring training workout scheduled for Feb. 17:
Catcher (2)
Connor Wong is expected to be Boston’s starting catcher again in 2025.
Former No. 4 ranked Red Sox prospect Kyle Teel was sent to the Chicago White Sox in the Garrett Crochet deal. Shortly after that trade, the Sox acquired backstop Carlos Narvaez from the New York Yankees. Narvaez is expected to serve as Connor Wong’s backup, though he’s considered the better defensive catcher of the two.
First base (1)
A full, healthy season for Triston Casas could make all the difference for the Red Sox in 2025.
After an offseason filled with trade rumors, Triston Casas is all but locked in as Boston’s Opening Day first baseman. It isn’t a stretch to say the left-handed slugger could be the Red Sox’ MVP in 2025 if he stays healthy. He’ll look to bounce back after playing in only 63 games last season due to a rib injury.
Second base (1)
Alex Bregman is expected to begin the 2025 season as the Red Sox’ starting second baseman.
Here’s where things get interesting.
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The Red Sox signed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract on Wednesday. With slugger Rafael Devers already residing at third, Boston’s tentative plan reportedly is to make Bregman their Opening Day second baseman.
Bregman is a Gold Glover who’s more than capable of switching to second. However, his presence could block top prospect Kristian Campbell and fellow youngster Vaughn Grissom from carving out an immediate role with the 2025 club. They were expected to battle for the starting second baseman job in spring training.
Eventually, the Red Sox could move Devers to designated hitter and Bregman to his natural position when Campbell is ready for the majors. Perhaps manager Alex Cora will change his mind during spring training, but Bregman is listed as a second baseman for now.
Shortstop (2)
Trevor Story has struggled with injuries since the Red Sox signed him in 2022.
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