Doesn't sound like the Red Sox have intensified their efforts on Teoscar Hernandez, at least to this point. List of available top bats still includes Bregman, Alonso, Santander, Profar, and others.
A rotation of Crochet, Houck, Giolito, Buehler and Bello could be pretty solid. Add Crawford and Whitlock to a bullpen that also includes Hendriks, Slaten and Chapman. A RH bat most glaring need left. Teoscar Hernandez the best fit, IMO.
Here is the projected rotation for the Red Sox after they reportedly signed Walker Buehler to a one-year deal this morning 💪
Lucas Giolito, Patrick Sandoval, and Garrett Whitlock are expected to start the 2025 season on the IL