Proposed Red Sox signing could bring Gold Glove infielder to Boston to address right-handed hitter issue.

TJ MORIN

Proposed Red Sox signing would land Gold Glove infielder in Boston as answer to righty hitter problem image

The Boston Red Sox have three major problems to figure out this offseason: finding a righty hitter, a second baseman, and a backend reliever. With this proposed signing, two of those problems can be answered, at least for the short-term. The Sox should sign Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year deal, and deliver long-term next offseason.

This past season, Kim hit .233/.330/.370/.700, with 16 doubles and 11 home runs. He also has a career .270 average and .788 OPS against lefties.

Kim is also a great defender, winning the coveted Gold Glove in 2023 at the utility spot, since he played second, shortstop, and third base.

For the Red Sox, this could be their answer, at least until next offseason. They get a righty hitter who’s a stellar defender to play the position they’ve been trying to fill for years. And if he overperforms, extend him. If he underperforms, the rookies in Vaughn Grissom and Kristian Campbell should both be given shots, since they could solve both problems as well.

Here’s hoping the Sox somehow get a superstar, but if this happens, it could be considered another win for the Sox offseason.

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