On Tuesday, Craig Breslow suggested the Red Sox remained “hopeful” about the possibility of adding a righthanded hitter to the lineup. One potential solution that has legs: A trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado.

In addition to being one of the teams in pursuit of Bregman, the Red Sox have also been connected to Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado on the rumor mill. Arenado, who has three years and $74 million left on his contract, would have to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate any deal.

The Red Sox have reportedly remained tentatively interested in both Arenado and Alex Bregman, perhaps waiting for the other shoe to drop before acting with more urgency. Although

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