The Boston Red Sox have had an ongoing trend this offseason of adding tall hurlers on minor league deals. The trend continued on Tuesday. Andrew Parker of SoxP

The Arizona Diamondbacks are in “serious discussions” to acquire the third baseman from the Cardinals, The Athletic’s Katie Woo reported Tuesday. The return for Arenado is unknown.

The Boston Red Sox could choose to pursue third baseman Eugenio Suárez after Alex Bregman left to sign with the Chicago Cubs in free agency, according to MassLive's Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo.

Duran, the All-Star outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, has been a reported target of the Royals all offseason. However, it's become clear that the only return piece that interests Boston is Kansas City ace Cole Ragans, who the Royals are rightfully reluctant to give up.

The whole thing is a public relations disasterclass, a textbook example of how to not interface with your fan base. Whether the Red Sox don't know this or simply don't care is unclear.

For what it's worth, the Red Sox have prepared for a possible Bregman exodus dating back to the end of last season. The club has been careful not to disrupt its young core and has discussed concepts such as prioritizing an infielder who leans more toward defense, contact and plate discipline.

The Red Sox remain the only team to not sign a free agent to a major league contract this offseason. They’ve been busy on the trade market, but now with the loss of Alex Bregman, who signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, it will be interesting to see how they fill that void.

The Red Sox said it was "disappointing to lose out" on Alex Bregman after reportedly not offering a no-trade clause to the free agent, who is joining the Cubs.

In Boston in recent days for the Red Sox’ rookie development program, an annual event that teaches select minor leaguers about life in the majors, Arias was a marquee attendee, widely considered the organization’s top prospect among position players.

With a month to go before spring training and Bregman now with the Cubs, how can the Red Sox addresses their lineup's weaknesses?

The Boston Red Sox may pivot and target a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher in free agency after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs.

Arenado was willing to waive his full no-trade clause to come to Boston last winter, before the team signed Alex Bregman. It’s unclear if the two clubs re-visited their trade talks this winter, but both men are off the table as of this week.