Report: Red Sox interested in Teoscar Hernández

The Boston Red Sox are showing interest in slugger Teoscar Hernández, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Boston already has seven outfielders on its 40-man roster, but none possess the same kind of power as Hernández, who hit 26 home runs for the Seattle Mariners last season and has 159 career round-trippers on his resume.

The 31-year-old free agent could play right field for the Red Sox - who currently project to start youngster Wilyer Abreu at the spot - while also spending time at designated hitter.

Hernández is a free agent for the first time. He began his career with the Houston Astros before becoming a fixture with the Toronto Blue Jays from 2017-22.

The Red Sox added outfielder Tyler O'Neill via a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals in early December.