The Boston Red Sox still are looking to add some depth after a busy offseason.
Boston has had an active offseason, and has managed to address nearly all of the team’s needs. The Red Sox bolstered their starting rotation by signing Ranger Suárez and trading for Sonny Gray, while also trading for three-time All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras. One position the Red Sox have been interested in adding more depth in is at catcher.
Earlier this offseason, Boston was interested in both J.T. Realmuto and Victor Caratini, but failed to acquire either catcher. There are multiple free agent reunion opportunities, including Christian Vázquez and Reese McGuire, but MassLive’s Chris Cotillo ruled out the possibility of the Red Sox bringing back McGuire.
“Red Sox remain engaged in a thinned-out catching market as they look to add depth before Opening Day,” Cotillo wrote in a post shared to X on Thursday. “Total guess here, but if the market falls the right way, Christian Vázquez is someone Alex Cora loves and would love to have around. Again, speculation and not a report. …
“There are a handful of veteran catchers who remain available. One that the Red Sox won’t be re-uniting with is Reese McGuire, who I’m hearing is headed elsewhere. Have heard Brewers are involved on McGuire.”
After spending three seasons with the Red Sox, McGuire played for the Chicago Cubs this season. The 30-year-old catcher appeared in 44 games for the Cubs this season, slashing .226/.245/.444 while setting career highs with nine home runs and 24 RBIs.
Despite Boston’s interest in adding depth at catcher, it seems that a reunion with McGuire likely will not happen.
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