The Red Sox are in need of a No. 1 starter for the upcoming season and are facing the challenge of finding a top-of-the-rotation arm to fill that role. With few legitimate No. 1 starters available in the trade market, the team may need to get creative in identifying a young pitcher who has the potential to grow into an ace, like Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal did for the Detroit Tigers.
Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the importance of developing a strong internal talent pipeline to complement free agency and trades. While there are talented young pitchers like Garrett Crochet, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller available, there is always uncertainty regarding their ability to reach ace status due to their limited innings pitched so far in their careers.
Alternatively, the free agent route offers experienced pitchers like Max Fried and Corbin Burnes, but at the risk of potential breakdowns on expensive long-term deals. The Red Sox front office is tasked with navigating these uncertainties to secure a reliable No. 1 starter for sustained success in the coming years.
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