The Boston Red Sox are interested in a reunion with outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., according to general manager Brian O'Halloran.
"Definitely on our radar," O'Halloran said Monday, according to The Boston Globe's Pete Abraham.
Bradley had a solid season for the Red Sox in 2020, posting his highest OPS (.814) since his only All-Star campaign in 2016. He also remained one of the league's top defenders.
Bradley's career outfield stats
| SEASON | INN | DRS | UZR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 242 | -2 | -1.5 |
| 2014 | 1012 | 16 | 11.7 |
| 2015 | 608.1 | 6 | 4.5 |
| 2016 | 1375.2 | 14 | 8.2 |
| 2017 | 1204.1 | 15 | 3.7 |
| 2018 | 1235.2 | 1 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | 1260 | -2 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 471 | 5 | 1.8 |
The Red Sox may have competition for Bradley. The Houston Astros have reportedly made him "a priority" in free agency, according to The Athletic's Peter Gammons.
George Springer, who's patrolled center field for the Astros since 2014, is also a free agent.
