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Red Sox Eye Infield Trades After Bregman Departure

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Red Sox seek to fill their infield gap after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.
They are considering trade options, including C.J. Abrams of the Washington Nationals and Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros.
The Red Sox have a surplus of outfielders, including Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu.
The team has concerns about overpaying for Paredes who may not fit.
The team remains in discussions about trades.

History

Historical Context

In 1918, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, led by Babe Ruth, but financial troubles forced owner Harry Frazee to trade Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1920 for $125,000. This trade initiated the Yankees' dominance, leading to an 86-year championship drought for the Red Sox, often attributed to the "Curse of the Bambino," which ended with their 2004 World Series victory.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox seek to fill their infield gap after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.
They are considering trade options, including C.J. Abrams of the Washington Nationals and Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros.
The Red Sox have a surplus of outfielders, including Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu.
The team has concerns about overpaying for Paredes who may not fit.
The team remains in discussions about trades.

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