Vientos, the 25-year-old third baseman, had a breakout season in 2024, becoming the team's number-two hitter in the playoffs after starting the year in Triple-A. He held his own at third base defensively, quieting fears that he wouldn't stick at the position long-term.

Kevin Miller, an ex-Boston Red Sox star, pitched an intriguing idea: bringing Alonso to Boston with a high annual value contract. Miller believes that Alonso could thrive in Boston, both offensively and defensively.