Red Sox Urged To Trade For Versatile Fielder — And Former Boston Prospect

The Boston Red Sox could look to add more depth to the roster this offseason, especially in the infield, according to one analyst.

Although reports came out last week that Alex Bregman plans to opt out of his deal with the Red Sox, Boston’s front office hasn’t ruled out the All-Star infielder re-signing.

Even if Bregman does re-sign, MLB analyst Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report believes the Red Sox should look to trade for Mauricio Dubón from the Houston Astros.

“Alex Bregman has already exercised his opt-out while Trevor Story’s decision is still pending,” Miller wrote in a piece published on Saturday. “Even if Story returns, though, Boston’s 2026 infield is looking a bit over-dependent on the likes of Kristian Campbell, Triston Casas, and Marcelo Mayer returning from injury in 2025.

“Adding an ‘anywhere’ infielder should be in the plans. Meanwhile, Houston has arguably too many infielders now that Carlos Correa is back in the fold, so getting Dubón could be the way for Boston to go.

Dubón earned $5 million in 2025 and is arbitration eligible in 2026, before becoming a free agent in 2027.

The 31-year-old can play second base, shortstop, and the outfield for the Red Sox, giving manager Alex Cora some positional flexibility.

It would also be a reunion with Dubón, as Boston drafted him in the 26th round in the 2013 MLB Draft. However, he never played for the Red Sox, as Boston dealt him to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2016 in a package for

Dubón hit .241 with seven home runs and 33 RBIs last season with the Astros.