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Not so fast. Perhaps the Boston Red Sox's 2016 starting outfield isn't set after all.

The Red Sox reached out to free-agent outfielder Chris Young at the MLB General Managers Meetings in Boca Raton, Fla., a major league source told WEEI.com's Rob Bradford. The club was scheduled to meet with Young's representatives Tuesday, a source told the Boston Herald's Michael Silverman.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski already said earlier this offseason he'd look to add another outfielder, so the news isn't too surprising in that regard. However, Young played in 140 games with the New York Yankees in 2015 and is seeking a starting job with his next team, according to both Bradford and Silverman, so one can't help but wonder whether Boston's interest in the 32-year-old is a precursor to a trade involving one of the Red Sox's current outfielders.

Mookie Betts seems like a lock to be in Boston's starting outfield come Opening Day, as he's long been considered a potential franchise cornerstone and there's nothing to suggest the Red Sox's tune has changed. That leaves Jackie Bradley Jr. and Rusney Castillo -- two outfielders who'd have starting jobs with Boston if the 2016 season began today -- as potential trade candidates.

Of course, the Red Sox could simply sign Young as a free agent and not trade any of their outfielders, giving Boston excellent depth. It'd be an interesting decision by Young based on his desire to start, though, especially if he signs early in the offseason without testing the open market too much.

Young hit .252 with 14 home runs and 42 RBIs in 356 plate appearances last season. He has pop -- Young has hit at least 20 home runs four times in his 10-year career -- but he's perhaps best-suited for a platoon role given his recent splits.

Young hit .327 with seven homers, 24 RBIs and a .972 OPS in 175 plate appearances versus left-handers last season. He .182 with seven homers, 18 RBIs and a .585 OPS in 181 plate appearances against right-handers.

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