
Veteran Justin Turner has a $13.4 million player option with a $6.7 buyout for next season, so he would also be a candidate to be moved. If the Red Sox decide to sell, James Paxton could be a hot commodity as a rental starter, while Adam Duvall is also a clear flip as a rental bat. Get the latest injury updates, player news and more from around the league. He was Oakland's All-Star representative last year and is controllable through the 2025 season. Breaking Boston Red Sox news and in-depth analysis from the best newsroom in sports. Shane Bieber figures to be on the move at some point between this year's deadline and next year's Opening Day, and while he is not the same elite starter he was a few years ago, he would still be a huge addition to any team's rotation.Ī cheaper option would be Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn, who has a 4.43 ERA in 148.1 innings since the start of the 2022 season. a little help from his friend standing to the left on the record-breaker. Mortgaging future assets for a rental when you're on the fringe of wild-card contention and well out of the division race would be foolish, but targeting pieces that can help this year and in the future is a solid approach. Among left-handers in Red Sox history, Mel Parnell is the all-time leader in. If the Red Sox are going to buy, the only logical target will be a starting pitcher with club control beyond the 2023 season. Shane Bieber Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 23-year-old still has a ton of upside, but he also has something to prove in the second half. He leads the senior circuit in total bases, runs scored, stolen bases and OPS. 331/.408/.582 with 79 runs scored, 21 homers, 55 RBI and 41 stolen bases across 409 plate appearances. 225/.330/.398 for a 97 OPS+ with 14 doubles, nine home runs and 27 RBI in 291 plate appearances. treks to Seattle for the Midsummer Classic in the midst of one of the greatest all-around offensive seasons in recent memory, slashing a sublime. Won AL Wild Card Game (1-0) over New York Yankees.
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Won AL Division Series (3-1) over Tampa Bay Rays. One of baseball's top prospects heading into the season, Casas has fallen a bit flat in his first season as an everyday player in the big leagues, hitting. Record: 92-70-0, Finished 2nd in ALEast ( Schedule and Results ) Postseason: Lost AL Championship Series (4-2) to Houston Astros. He pitched just 48.1 combined innings over the previous three seasons, so anything the team can get from him in the second half would be a major bonus. The oft-injured Sale landed on the injured list at the beginning of June with shoulder inflammation after posting a 4.58 ERA in 59 innings over his first 11 starts. 211/.280/.321 on the year, and Enrique Hernández is tied for the MLB among shortstops with 14 errors. They play an enjoyable brand of their sport. The two-time All-Star is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon, and he is eyeing the middle of August for a potential return to the big league roster. Not a great feeling when focused on, but they have been a pleasant surprise to all but the super pessimists. Story has been sidelined since undergoing elbow surgery in January, and the Red Sox middle infield has been a mess without him.

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