He can play the OF and 1B. Interesting move for what it will mean for future moves. Duran is probably a goner. Casas is in limbo at best. Contreras and his short fuse might pull a Devers. I’d be happy to move him as I consider him to be a powder keg.
When I mentioned him during the World Series, people Pooh-poohed it. I guess the Red Sox thought differently.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/11/red-sox-sign-jake-bauers.html
He was a big time prospect at one time. It took him until age 29 to figure it out in the majors. He might be worth a look. He has some versatility- 1B/OF/DH.