Elvis Andrus and Jurickson Profar, among options for the second base of the Red Sox
EL NUEVO DIARIO, BOSTON.- With Xander Bogaerts in San Diego and Trevor Story out for at least a few months after right elbow surgery, who will play shortstop for the Red Sox?
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Boston “has expressed an interest” in free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus, as well as fellow free agent Jurickson Profar, who can play both the infield and outfield.
Jurickson Profar.
The 34-year-old Andrus had his best season since 2017 last year, hitting .249/.303/.404 with a 3.1 WAR (Baseball-Reference version) between the A’s and White Sox. Sure, he wouldn’t replace the production of Bogaerts or Story, but he could provide adequate offense and defense.
Profar, who turns 30 in February, had a solid season with the Padres in 2022. He produced a .723 OPS with 15 home runs and a 3.1 WAR (Baseball-Reference
