Aug 11, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. (35) runs with the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 24, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) makes the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Rizzo hasn’t looked like the same hitter since turning 30 years old (.775 OPS since 2020). It was fun for a while to compare his hitting with the Yankees to that of Schwarber with the Red Sox. But Rizzo, like Freeman, actually plays first base, and can still play it well. Perhaps he can have a bit of a career renaissance hitting at Fenway Park and playing a lot of games at Yankee Stadium over a full season in the AL East. He’d certainly fill the first base void pretty well, and it wouldn’t cost at the absolute top of the market.

Michigan Wolverines defensive back Brad Hawkins (2) rushes Western Michigan Broncos quarterback Kaleb Eleby (5) during second half action Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Michigan Stadium. (Credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier via Imagn Content Services)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 05: Bronny James #0 and Amari Bailey #10 of Sierra Canyon (CA) celebrate after defeating Glenbard West (IL) at Wintrust Arena on February 5, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 04: A dragon skull replica of “Balerion The Black Dread,” teeth detail, is seen on display at the National History Museum and HBO Max’s “House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty” experience opening at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County on August 04, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)