The Red Sox need a right-handed power hitter and have been connected to both third basemen. But both players are imperfect fits.

John Mozeliak says trading Nolan Arenado remains “Priority 1, 2 and 3” but acknowledges the team remains in a holding pattern due to the FA market. He would like to add to the bullpen/maybe a RH-bat, but won’t before they have clarity on Arenado’s future.

Rumors have swirled around the Detroit Tigers and Alex Bregman since free agency started, and now, there are reports linking them to Nolan Arenado, too. So what are their options?

Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman. Boston has made some big moves to address their pitching staff this offseason, but they still could ideally use a right-handed bat to balance out their lineup.

“John Mozeliak says trading Nolan Arenado remains ‘Priority 1, 2 and 3' but acknowledges the team remains in a holding pattern due to the FA market. He would like to add to the bullpen/maybe a RH-bat, but won’t before they have clarity on Arenado’s future,” Katie Woo of The Athletic wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Will they trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado? According to Cardinals analyst Katie Woo, the answer may hinge on where Alex Bregman sign

Arenado is under contract for three more seasons and will be a free agent after the 2027 campaign. So if the Red Sox want him, they would have to trade for him and give up assets (like prospects or a young MLB player). Bregman would only cost the Red Sox money because he’s a free agent.

There hasn't been much chatter since a deal fell apart with Houston, and that has kept the Cardinals from moving forward on other signings they want to make.

The Boston Red Sox have been heavily tied to St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado throughout the offseason so far. In Boston's quest for some ri

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have many doors left to open for a blockbuster trade to send 10-time Gold Glove defender Nolan Arenado to a more competitive organ

Alex Bregman remains on the open market, and the Chicago Cubs reportedly had "casual" talks with the star free agent.

Cardinals GM John Mozeliak reaffirmed his desire to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, calling it the number one priority on Saturday.