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Newsweek
7 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Why Latest $10 Million Trade Rumors Make Perfect Sense For Red Sox
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox have been on quite a roller-coaster ride this year. They came into the year looking like World Series contenders. Following a few injuries and the shocking trade of Rafael Devers, the Red Sox struggled. But they've since gotten hot and won a lot of games. It seems like they're on the fence about buying and selling at the trade deadline. There's a chance the Red Sox can buy and sell at the same time this season. Brian Burrows of Bo Sox Injection recently suggested the Red Sox could trade star closer Aroldis Chapman if they opt to sell ahead of the trade deadline. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Raysc at Fenway Park on July 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Raysc at Fenway Park on July 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts."The Cuban flame-thrower (Aroldis Chapman) is having one of the best seasons of his career at age 37. He signed a one-year, $10.75 million contract in the offseason, making him one of the best rentals on the market," Burrows wrote. "Back in 2016, the Yankees traded Chapman at the deadline to the Cubs for four players, including Gleyber Torres (the Cubs' top prospect headed into the season). He's much older now, but could still net at least one high-quality prospect if he's moved." Trading Chapman seems like the kind of move the Red Sox should make, regardless of which way they lean at the deadline. Obviously, if the Red Sox are selling, they will look to trade Chapman. But if they're buying, they could still look to deal away the star closer. It's unlikely the team will re-sign him in free agency at the end of the year. While Chapman makes the team better, he would likely be more valuable to the future of the team as a trade chip. Boston could potentially net one or two potential star prospects in a deal that ships Chapman out of town. More MLB: Why Padres 'Trade Deadline Dream Scenario' Makes Perfect Sense For San Diego
Newsweek
11 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Why Padres 'Trade Deadline Dream Scenario' Makes Perfect Sense For San Diego
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. PJ Potter of Friars On Base recently suggested the San Diego Padres' "trade deadline dream scenario" would be swinging a blockbuster deal for Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran. "A Southern California native, the 28-year-old Duran would be the perfect match for the Padres. He's been linked to the organization by several outlets because, well, it makes way too much sense," Potter wrote. "With Boston already getting rid of Rafael Devers, who knows what they plan to do with the rest of their players in their late 20s. "Also, with Roman Anthony getting called up, this has opened the floodgates of Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu trade rumors. San Diego has struggled with consistency in left field this season, so adding Duran will definitely patch up that blemish." BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox runs in after the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2025 at Fenway Park in... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 10: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox runs in after the fifth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonWhile this idea could sound good to fans on the surface, does it make any sense for either team? For the Padres, this idea makes perfect sense. That's the reason so many outlets continue to link these two sides in trade rumors. San Diego needs an outfielder, and Duran might be the best option on the market. Adding him to an outfield with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill would be good for baseball and certainly good for the Padres. The Red Sox might not want to trade Duran, given their resurgence up the standings this season. In the future, it might make more sense for the Red Sox to trade Duran. Unless the Padres are sending Robert Suarez or Michael King to Boston, this idea might not have legs anymore. If Boston starts losing in the next few weeks, things could change just as quickly as they changed the first time. More MLB: Tigers Pursuing Trade For Pair Of Star Pitchers From AL Club, Per Report
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox Could Target 31-Home Run First Baseman
Red Sox Could Target 31-Home Run First Baseman originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Suddenly, the Boston Red Sox look like trade deadline buyers. After starting the season 43-45, the Red Sox have ripped off series sweeps of the Washington Nationals, the Colorado Rockies, and the Tampa Bay Rays and head to the All-Star break at 53-45, just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead. Advertisement Inferior competition helped during this run, but Boston has to feel good about itself, particularly with the return of third baseman Alex Bregman. Now, the Red Sox can focus on adding another starting pitcher, a reliever, or bolstering their infield. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stands in the dugout before their game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Eakin Howard-Imagn ImagesEakin Howard-Imagn Images Logan Mullen of NESN listed Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor as one of three potential trade targets, along with starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly. While either Gallen or Kelly could help Boston, let's focus on what Naylor would bring. Naylor, 28, is proving that his 31-home run, 108-RBI 2024 output was no fluke. That was with the Cleveland Guardians, and in his first and potentially final season in Arizona, he has a .294 batting average, an .817 OPS, a 127 OPS+, 11 home runs, 11 stolen bases, and 35 walks to 46 strikeouts. Advertisement He does come with risk, and there are no guarantees he would suit up for the Red Sox beyond this year. But, with Triston Casas expected back for the start of 2026, why not take a flyer on a productive, veteran, left-handed bat? If the Diamondbacks enter the deadline feeling uninspired about their odds of reaching the postseason, expect Naylor's name to circulate trade rumors heavily. Related: Alex Bregman Gets Concerning Update on Red Sox Contract This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
12 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Pair of Red Sox Legends Have Harsh Words for Team's 'Big 3' as Comparisons Arise
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox have long awaited Kristian Campbell, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer's Major League Debuts. This year, all three players made their debuts for the team. Campbell has already signed an eight-year, $60 million extension, but was sent back to Triple-A to make some adjustments. However, Anthony and Mayer are currently in the big leagues, and the Red Sox will presumably want to get them extended as well. Coming into the season, Anthony, Campbell and Mayer were the Red Sox's top three prospects, and all three were top 10 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. They quickly became known as the "Big Three." They are drawing comparisons to Jim Rice and Fred Lynn, who were coined the "Gold Dust Twins" when they were called up in 1974. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox (middle) speaks with Roman Anthony #48 and Kristian Campbell #28 prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Marcelo Mayer #39 of the Boston Red Sox (middle) speaks with Roman Anthony #48 and Kristian Campbell #28 prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on June 09, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreRice and Lynn helped the Red Sox win the American League pennant in 1975, but they are not fond of the comparisons between them and this new wave of prospects. "The Big 3 is not anything like us. Don't compare them with us. Don't compare them with us," Rice told MassLive's Chris Mason. "You look at opposing teams that we played, (they) were much better than what you see now. The pitching was much better than what you see now. You had a four-man rotation. You don't have an eight-man, nine-man rotation. You don't have that. You had a stacked bullpen when we played. You don't have that. So you can't compare us with them." The difference in era is undeniable, but Rice and Lynn have more problems than just the competition the Big Three face. "Rookies today are treated vastly differently than when we were rookies," Lynn told Mason. "We didn't speak to the veterans unless we were spoken to, basically. You had to earn your stripes. ... These guys today, people are helping them. They have people help rookies! We didn't have any of that!" Rice wasn't done, according to MassLive. "You had to earn your respect," Rice told Mason. "Guys come in now and they just yak, yak, yak, yak and think they already got 10 years in. No, no, no. It's called respect. You've gotta earn it — and that's what Freddie and I did. We earned it." All three players have had a spotlight on them on their way to the big leagues. Even though Campbell is in Triple-A, they all figure to be a huge part of the team's success moving forward. The Red Sox missed the postseason in 1974, when Rice and Lynn were called up. The Red Sox are currently in the postseason race in Anthony, Campbell and Mayers' first season. Lynn won AL MVP in 1975 while Rice finished third in the MVP race and second in the Rookie of the Year Race, to only Lynn, of course. Rice is a Hall of Famer and played 16 seasons with the Red Sox. He was an eight-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger and an MVP. Lynn played seven seasons with the Red Sox, but he was a nine-time All-Star, a four-time Gold Glover and a batting champion. Anthony, Mayer and Campbell have a long way to go to reach the level of greatness that Lynn and Rice achieved on the field. However, the Big Three have a chance to do something special, just like the Gold Dust Twins did when they were called up. More MLB: Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With $21M Pitcher After $200M Contract Report
Montreal Gazette
13 hours ago
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- Montreal Gazette
Montreal infielder Otto Lopez shows he belongs in Major League Baseball
Two Quebecers started the season in Major League Baseball. Otto Lopez is still there, but Édouard Julien has been sent down to Triple-A, while Abraham Toro has made a remarkable comeback. Where do Quebecers stand in high-level professional baseball? Here's a brief all-star break overview (all stats compiled from and through July 14) before the dog days of summer begin: Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins Lopez remains the top Quebecer in MLB. Despite a 10-day stint on the injured list, the Miami Marlins infielder has played in 80 (77 starts) of the team's 95 games. While his batting average is slightly lower than last year (.250 vs. .270), his on-base and slugging percentages are both higher at .320 and .392, respectively. Lopez, who was born in the Dominican Republic before moving to Montreal at age 12, has played more often at shortstop than at second base this season (47 times vs. 32). He is providing offence, with 11 home runs, 48 RBIs — already personal bests — and 41 runs scored, and is on pace to set career highs in hits and runs this season. He is also very reliable defensively, as evidenced by his .988 fielding percentage at shortstop and .986 at second base, both above the MLB average at those positions (.978 and .985, respectively). Abraham Toro, Boston Red Sox Toro had an excellent spring training camp with the Boston Red Sox. It didn't go unnoticed. His excellent start to the season in Triple-A Worcester forced the Red Sox to call him up in early May, when first-baseman Tristan Casas went down for the season with a torn knee ligament. The switch-hitting infielder and hitter has given the Red Sox no choice but to keep him with the big club since then. The Longueuil native is on track for his best season statistically and boasts a .271/.321/.418 slash line. In 52 games, including 44 as a starter at first and third base, he has racked up 48 hits, including 11 doubles and five home runs. He has driven in 20 runs and has 25 runs scored. With Alex Bregman at third base and Casas returning next year, Toro's future in Boston is uncertain. However, he is proving that he can help a team. Édouard Julien, Minnesota Twins Injuries to infield regulars gave Julien the opportunity to start the 2025 season in the majors. Unfortunately, the Quebec City native was unable to seize the opportunity. His stint with the Minnesota Twins lasted only 29 games this season, during which he failed to prove that he belonged among the 26 best players on his team. His .198/.288/.319 slash line was clearly insufficient. In 91 at-bats, he struck out as many times (29) as he reached base, with 18 hits and 11 walks. Julien, who finished seventh in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2023, regained some confidence at the Triple-A level after a very difficult start. While his average had dropped below .200 on June 3, he just had a good six-week stretch at the plate, posting averages of .266/.410/.447. Julien also has nine home runs, 28 RBIs and 28 runs scored. While these numbers may not be enough to bring him back to Minneapolis, they could offer him a new opportunity elsewhere in MLB. Miguel Cienfuegos, San Diego Padres The Laval native started the season in the San Diego Padres' farm system at the Double-A level, where he won both of his decisions and posted an excellent 1.13 ERA in six games. He was promoted to Triple-A in May. Used primarily as a reliever, the left-hander has had some difficult moments and is 0-2 with a 5.47 ERA. A closer look at his statistics reveals that four bad outings among his 13 appearances inflated his statistics. In particular, he gave up eight runs, including six earned, to the Albuquerque Isotopes in three innings of work in his second start on July 2. Cienfuegos, who played in independent baseball — notably with the Capitales de Québec in the Frontier League — before returning to affiliated baseball, is considered an old prospect at age 28. It remains to be seen if he can turn things around and earn a spot in San Diego. Charles Leblanc, free agent After playing in only 11 games with the Los Angeles Angels in 2024, Leblanc signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves. The Laval native had a good training camp, but was assigned to Triple-A, where he hit .291 with an on-base percentage of .394 in 22 games. But he only had two extra-base hits and his slugging percentage was just .316. Add to that only eight RBIs, and the Braves released him in early June. This story was originally published July 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM.
