Red Sox Expected To Make Huge Offer To Randy Arozarena This Winter

The Boston Red Sox have already gotten an up-close look at what Randy Arozarena can do to their pitching staff this season. 

According to one insider, that might be exactly why they're about to try to sign him.

Seattle Times beat writer Ryan Divish raised Boston as a landing spot for the Mariners outfielder during an appearance on Foul Territory. 

"They're losing their best hitter. Randy Arozarena is going to be a free agent," Divish said. "I think we all know Randy would probably prefer to stay on the East Coast. I'm guessing Boston is ready to cut a huge check for him." 

A Career Year Heading Into The Open Market

Arozarena has been outstanding for a Mariners team that's underachieved. 

He's hitting .276 with a .276/.373/.476 slash line, 25 home runs, 75 RBI, and 22 stolen bases across 142 games, and he's led the American League in runs scored. 

“I think we all know Randy [Arozarena] would prefer to stay on the east coast. I’m guessing Boston is ready to cut a huge check for him.”

- @RyanDivish on @FoulTerritoryTV pic.twitter.com/TQVHNj1FyN

— Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) September 19, 2026

He earned his third career All-Star selection this summer and became the first Cuban-born player in MLB history to put together six consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal seasons. 

He's also made a habit of tormenting Boston pitching specifically, posting an .833 OPS with five home runs in 32 career games at Fenway Park and going 6-for-15 with two homers and eight RBI during a series against the Red Sox earlier this month. 

Why Boston's Outfield Makes This Complicated

Boston already has Roman Anthony, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Wilyer Abreu occupying outfield spots, and Jarren Duran's long-term future with the club remains uncertain after years of trade speculation surrounding him. 

Signing Arozarena could finally be the move that pushes Boston to trade Duran, opening left field for the newcomer, while designated hitter is another path given Arozarena's limited experience there. 

What an incredible contract year for Randy Arozarena 🔱 pic.twitter.com/AM3BFmWPfN

— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) September 19, 2026

The Red Sox aren't likely to be alone in pursuit either, with the Braves and Yankees also mentioned as teams that could get involved given how thin the outfield market is shaping up to be. 

Complicating matters further, MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, and a potential lockout could freeze free agent signings and reshape how the entire offseason market plays out before Boston or anyone else gets a deal done.