Red Sox Face Tough Decisions as Trade Deadline Approaches
The Boston Red Sox, currently sitting at a 40-40 record, find themselves at a crossroads as they approach the MLB trade deadline. With just a 25.6 percent chance of making the playoffs, the team is contemplating a shift towards rebuilding, focusing on nurturing younger talents like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer.
The Red Sox already made a significant move by trading away their star slugger, Rafael Devers, and are now considering further trades to clear the roster for developing players. Notably, four players have emerged as potential trade candidates in a recent evaluation by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.
Top Trade Candidates:
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Alex Bregman (3B) – Despite being on the injured list, Bregman’s performance this season places him among the league’s elite, boasting a .299 batting average and a .938 OPS. His hefty $40 million salary poses a challenge in trading, leading analysts to believe there’s only a 10 percent chance he’ll be moved by the deadline.
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Jarren Duran (OF) – The versatile outfielder has a 25 percent likelihood of being traded. With the team’s surplus of outfielders, moving Duran could provide a significant return.
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Aroldis Chapman (RP) – Ranked 18th among trade candidates, Chapman’s strong performance as a closer makes him attractive for contenders, presenting a 35 percent chance of departure.
- Walker Buehler (SP) – Despite recent struggles, Buehler is also considered trade bait with a 35 percent likelihood of being moved.
As the July 31 trade deadline draws near, Red Sox fans will be watching closely as team executives weigh their options for current and future success.
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