Semi-retired Yankees fan favorite is rumored solution to Red Sox biggest problem

The Boston Red Sox desperately need a first baseman, relying on Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro after losing Triston Casas for the season. Knowing how Boston Things typically go down, Gonzalez and Toro will probably combine for a 143 wRC+ until the trade deadline (especially since Toro admitted he picked the Sox over the Yankees this offseason), But, if the Red Sox for some reason remain unsatisfied, rumor has it they could bring a former Yankee fan favorite off the unemployment line to help out: Anthony Rizzo.

Mass Live writer/Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo appeared on Foul Territory earlier this week to talk about the dire straits Boston now faces - and we're talking about the Sox here, not the team that missed 45 threes in Game 1.

Boston has overflowing talent at nearly every spot except first base, with Roman Anthony still stuck in Triple-A. Rafael Devers could play first temporarily, but apparently neither he nor Alex Cora want to broach the subject.

That could lead to the Red Sox eyeing a rather desperate stopgap in Rizzo, who came up in the organization and didn't reach a contract with any team in free agency. Cotillo seems to believe he could be an option after starting the year going Dad Mode/in an ongoing slumber.

Former Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo could help Red Sox patch first base hole, Boston insider Chris Cotillo hints

If the Sox would rather go a different direction - and feel like begging for the Yankees' help - there's always Dominic Smith down in Scranton.

Rizzo feels like a cleaner solution, though - and might give Yankee fans hives, considering they can't help but wish him well. The slugging first baseman hasn't been the same since Fernando Tatis Jr.'s awkward base running led to a career-altering concussion, but if he isn't formally ready to hang 'em up after getting the cold shoulder from the Yankees this winter, it's hard to envision a softer landing spot than Boston.

If you recall, the Sox were rumored to trade for Rizzo during the summer of 2021 before the Yankees stepped in at the last second. It may have taken four years for Boston's revenge to unfold, but the dish might be served very cold this May.