"But there’s one club in particular our two teams need to keep an eye on. The six teams known to remain in the mix are big-market clubs that could swing what surely will be a record-setting deal, at least for total value.

One MLB insider reported the Boston Red Sox have New York Yankees star Juan Soto at the top of their wishlist.

Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox failed to sign outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, and he went on to land with the Los Angeles Dodgers, earn All-Star honors for the second time in his career and win a World Series.

The Boston Red Sox have been projected to add one of the most coveted names on the free-agent market with a nine-figure, five-year deal.

One of their biggest trade chips is closer Ryan Helsley, who had a fantastic season with St. Louis and set the all-time single season saves record. Jim Bowden of The Athletic listed his as one of 15 players who could be traded this offseason. Among the potential fits were the Boston Red Sox.