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With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in less than two weeks, there still seems like a move or two that the Boston Red Sox need to make.

The Los Angeles Angels and the Red Sox are reportedly interested in bringing back veteran outfielder Adam Duvall, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

However, by signing former New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks to a one-year contract on Monday, the Angels were able to ensure outfield depth in a different manner. After more than seven seasons in pinstripes, the 34-year-old was let go by the Yankees in May of the previous season after a dismal start to the season. Hicks later became a fixture with the Orioles, appearing in 65 games while batting for Baltimore at the end of the 2023 campaign.253 with 36 RBIs, 6 stolen bases, and 8 home homers.

Los Angeles’ decision to turn to Hicks eases the pressure on the Red Sox to re-sign Duvall, even if the Angels were Boston’s main and presumably only rival.

The Red Sox would have another reliable outfield option with Duvall. In his first season with Boston last year, he shown that he could provide some pop to the lineup. Duvall had 21 home runs, 58 RBIs, and a.247 batting average at the end of the season.