MLB analyst on Boston Red Sox's intention to further bolster their infield - "The Red Sox want an experienced option"

The Boston Red Sox officially signed Adam Duvall last week to play center field and later acquired infielder Adalberto Mondesi from the Royals. These moves were part of their "up-the-middle" acquisition strategy.

Following the announcement of the deal with Kansas City, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom said that the team was still interested in getting middle infield assistance.

As things stand, Trevor Story won't be available to the Red Sox for at least part of the season. As a result, Mondesi, who is rehabbing an ACL tear, is a potential contender to fill in at the Keystone. Meanwhile, Enrique Hernández remains the anticipated starting shortstop.

Along with young Enmanuel Valdez and David Hamilton, the Red Sox also boast Christian Arroyo and Rob Refsnyder, among other players.

According to the Athletic's Chad Jennings, the Red Sox are in the market for another experienced infielder.

"While the Red Sox explore trade opportunities for German, they remain in the market for another infielder… the Red Sox want an experienced option to put alongside Kiké Hernández and Christian Arroyo," he reported.

Elvis Andrus is the most prominent infielder still available as a free agent. Matt Moore has also emerged as a likely contender to fill the Boston Red Sox's need to add a left-handed reliever to the mix.

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Boston Red Sox need to make a move sooner rather than later

Josh Harrison could have been a terrific addition to the Boston Red Sox. But it was not meant to be with Xander Bogaerts gone and Trevor Story likely to lose time after having elbow surgery.

In 2022, Harrison hit .256/.317/.370 for the White Sox, with seven home runs and 27 RBIs. He's been a consistent offensive threat throughout his 12-year MLB career, with an average slash line of .272/.318/.398. He would have given Boston a lot of options.

"Infield depth for the Red Sox currently: Christian Arroyo, Adalberto Mondesi Jr., Bobby Dalbec, David Hamilton" - ItsMeEeth

Some worries about the Boston Red Sox's plans for the midfield in 2023 were partially answered by the team's acquisition of Mondesi. Harrison may still have been added to the mix even though the former Royal is still recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured ACL, but that's no longer an option.

The Boston Red Sox still have plenty of time, but it is probably best if they act sooner rather than later if they want to make another move.