The Boston Red Sox value versatility more than most — but they’re willing to make some exceptions. Ceddanne Rafaela, Kristian Campbell, Romy González and (sometimes) Masataka Yoshida can serve in multiple roles, but none of them are going to give you 35 home runs and 100 RBIs in 2026. Boston would like someone who can, though… “I think flexibility is very valuable,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Monday, as shared by MassLive’s Christopher Smith. “There is certainly a talent threshold that is elite enough to warrant just penciling somebody in. If David Ortiz were available in his prime, then certainly that’s just something that you commit.” Great! Story continues below advertisement Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso haven’t quite earned the right to be compared to the greatest clutch hitter in the history of the sport, but they’ve each eclipsed those arbitrary numbers in three of the last four seasons. The Red Sox very well could make a run at those players, or someone who fits the archetype — and have already been linked to both of them. Breslow sees another path, however. “But given we have as an example, four outfielders that we think are capable of playing every day. The DH spot could be an opportunity to keep guys fresh and keep bats in the lineup.” Story continues below advertisement It’s just a matter of which path they’d like to explore, though anyone who has been following along this offseason knows the four outfielders, two sluggers and need for another starting pitcher are all intertwined…