David Ortiz believes that Juan Soto's hitting ability along with his leadership is exactly what the Red Sox need.

Could the Boston Red Sox actually end up making a franchise-altering move this winter? There has been speculation for weeks that the Red Sox were showing interest in New York Yankees star Juan Soto, but it didn't really seem like anything more than that.

“If there was one player in baseball who could be the next David Ortiz in Boston, it is Juan Soto. He’s that good,” Ortiz said to WEEI. BETTING: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.