The Boston Red Sox finished the 2024 MLB season with an 81-81 record. Boston finished in third place in the American League Central and they missed the playoffs once again. The Red Sox were in the American League Wild Card race late in the season, but they fell short.
Boston will be looking to make moves to improve the roster for the 2025 MLB season. One of the names that everyone seems to be after is former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.
Boston Red Sox Could Take Chance By Signing Willy Adames In the Offseason
In order for the Red Sox to get back to the playoffs in the American League in 2025, they are going to have to make some moves this offseason. One of the potential names that they could be after is former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames. John Tomase, a Red Sox insider for nbcsportsboston.com said:
“The Red Sox should be one of those teams, since they have around $65 million to spend before hitting the first luxury tax threshold. But seeing how last year’s “full throttle” offseason ended up adrift with the engines cut, healthy skepticism is warranted until proven otherwise.
But Adames would fill multiple needs. For one, he’s right-handed, which would help balance the overly left-handed lineup. For another, he brings real power. He just set career highs in homers (32) and RBIs (112), while tying Ken Griffey Jr.’s record for most three-run homers in a season (13).
He may not hit for average (.248 lifetime), but Red Sox fans of a certain age will recognize the player he has mostly closely tracked statistically since joining the Brewers: former All-Star shortstop Rico Petrocelli.”
Another reason why it would make sense for Boston to sign Willy Adames is because Trevor Story has not been healthy for them. Signing Adames would give them flexibility at shortstop.
Marcelo Mayer Waiting In the Wings
If the Red Sox were to sign Willy Adames, what would that mean Boston’s second-ranked prospect Marcelo Mayer? He is a shortstop and is projected to be in the big leagues in 2025. Mayer has the chance to become a star in the Boston Red Sox organization.
It is a nice idea for Boston to want to sign Willy Adames, but they may want to make room for Marcelo Mayer right away. Adames is going to be pursued by other teams like the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Francisco Giants, and others.
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