Red Sox face harsh Bo Bichette reality after losing Alex Bregman in free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Boston Red Sox have swung and missed so far in free agency.

The Boston Red Sox are trying to bolster their bullpen and their pitching depth. The franchise is linked to a former Yankees reliever.

There is plenty of interest in Bichette in free agency, but two teams stand out right now: The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. After Alex Bregman reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the Red Sox will shift their focus to Bichette, whom they were already reportedly talking to.

Alex Bregman is set to be introduced to Chicagoland next weekend. We break down the winners and losers of his five-year, $175 million contract.

The Red Sox consider $66 power hitter to fill the void left by Alex Bregman in the lineup and boost offensive firepower.