Ex-MLB GM Calls Red Sox ‘Clear Front-Runners’ For High-Impact Pitcher

The Red Sox could really use a right-handed hitter, which is why The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, a former MLB general manager, predicted Monday that Boston ultimately will sign Alex Bregman.

But Bregman isn’t the only notable free agent Bowden believes will end up with Boston when the dust settles this offseason.

Bowden also predicted the Red Sox will sign left-handed reliever Tanner Scott.

“The most-impactful closer on the market has yet to sign and teams are lining up...