{
  "id": 14092042,
  "title": "Red Sox Should Have Interest in 29-Year-Old World Series MVP This Offseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/red-sox-should-have-interest-in-29-year-old-world-series-mvp-this",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:04:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-interest-29-old-020403336.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox should prioritize acquiring offensive talent this offseason, according to recent reports. Following a season marred by offensive struggles, the team is set to bolster its roster with additional power at the plate. This search for help offensively can be accomplished through various methods, such as trades or other strategic moves. The possibility of acquiring players from the team's farm system is also being explored. One name that has been mentioned in these discussions is Jeremy Pena, a 29-year-old World Series MVP and former All-Star. Pena's impressive performance during the 2023 postseason, including an OPS+ of 124, .802 OPS, and 22 home runs, has caught the attention of several teams. However, Pena is not a free agent until 2028, making him a long-term prospect for potential suitors. Bleacher Report notes that Pena's hiring of Scott Boras as his new agent in 2025 has made it less likely that he will sign a long-term extension before hitting the open market. While the Red Sox have been active in rebuilding their roster, adding a reliable right-handed bat like Pena would significantly enhance their offensive capabilities and help them compete in the AL West.",
  "summary": "The Red Sox need all the offense they can get this winter.",
  "key_points": [
    "Boston Red Sox aim to improve offense this offseason.",
    "Jeremy Pena, 29, World Series MVP, considered target.",
    "Pena's contract with Scott Boras complicates immediate acquisition."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeting a proven postseason performer like Pena signals a shift toward addressing long-term offensive deficiencies through high-impact acquisitions rather than relying solely on internal rebuilding efforts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}