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The Los Angeles Dodgers may have won the World Series in 2024, but that does not mean they are content with their roster. They could look to bring in another impact bat in free agency.
While making predictions for free agents this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Erik Beaston predicted that the Dodgers will sign Willy Adames despite USA Today’s Bob Nightengale revealing the Boston Red Sox are interested in him now as well.
“It still feels like Adames is a better fit for the Dodgers given the world champs’ need at the position, but the Red Sox appear determined to get free-agent signings done this year amid mounting frustration with their recent lack of success,” wrote Beaston.
The Boston Red Sox had not been linked to Adames earlier in the offseason, but a new report suggests they are looking to add him and move Rafael Devers from third base.
“The Red Sox also have strong interest in All-Star free-agent shortstop Willy Adames, who is willing to move to third base,” wrote Nightengale. “They have scheduled an upcoming meeting and have internally discussed moving Rafael Devers off third base.”
Adames is the best shortstop available, but moving him to third base is not out of the question. The Dodgers would not need Adames to change positions. They need a shortstop if they want Mookie Betts to play second base.
The shortstop position was inconsistent, to say the least. Betts started the year there, but moved back to right field after a stint on the injured list. Adames started 161 games at shortstop last year during a career season.
Spotrac projects him to sign a $152 million deal in free agency. He hit 32 home runs, tallied 112 RBIs and 21 stolen bases last year.
