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Newsweek
a day ago
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Red Sox 'Who Says No?' Trade Idea Gets 18 HR First Baseman For No. 2 Prospect
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. Since May 2, when Triston Casas stumbled over the first base bag running out a grounder, tore the patellar tendon in his left knee and was lost for the season, the Boston Red Sox have been in need of a first baseman. Journeyman Abraham Toro has filled in admirably, playing 53 games at first and putting up a respectable if not spectacular .729 OPS with five home runs. But over the last week, Toro has begun to show why at age 28 he is playing for his fifth team in seven years, collecting just two hits and a walk in his last 17 trips to the plate. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Jhostynxon Garcia #91 of the Boston Red Sox walks into the dugout before an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 14,... FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Jhostynxon Garcia #91 of the Boston Red Sox walks into the dugout before an exhibition game against the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 14, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. More Maddie Malhotra/BostonRomy Gonzalez has also filled in with 36 appearances first, but the righty-swinging 28-year-old is primarily a weapon against left-handed pitching — which he has battered to the tune of a 1.041 OPS and five homers in 94 plate appearances. Gonzalez has also hit the skids lately, with just one hit in his last 22 plate appearances. Granted, that one his was his first career grand slam. But outside of that lone swing, Gonzalez, a 2018 18th-round draft pick who was placed on waivers by the Chicago White Sox last season, seems to be reaching his sell-by date. The hosts of the popular, Audacy Network-affiliated Red Sox podcast "Play Tessie" presented an idea for solving Boston's first base issue in the popular "Who Says No?" segment of their Monday program. Their idea would bring in Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz, a Cuban native who has compiled an .807 career OPS in nine big league seasons, while sending the Rays the No. 2 overall prospect in the Red Sox system. More MLB: Yankees Trade Pitch Solves Third Base Problem in Deal for $24 Million Veteran Diaz has played only 13 games in the field this season, but as recently as last year was at first base for 112 games, his fourth straight season of more than 100 games at the position. This season, the Tampa Bay veteran has knocked 18 home runs with an .816 OPS. Just two years ago, Diaz was an All-Star and American League batting champion, with a .330 average. "I like Yandy now and I like him on the roster for the years following," said "Play Tessie" co-host Pat Brown on the Monday show. "The reason I say that is because obviously this year you get the bat in there, which he slots in so nicely into the top four in that lineup. It's perfect. It's an overall offensive improvement at first base." Diaz also comes with another season of team control. The two-year contract he signed with the Rays pays him $10 million this season and $12 million next season. But the Red Sox, if they acquired Diaz, would have the option to keep him around for a third season at $10 million. The price for 2027 would jump to $13 million if Diaz records 500 plate appearances next year, and passes his physical exam. In return, the "Play Tessie" hosts propose, the Red Sox would send Tampa Bay a prospect to help them build for the future — outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia, who comes with the nickname "The Password" in honor of the seemingly impossible spelling of his given name. The 22-year-old Garcia — signed out of Venezuela in 2019 for a relatively modest $350,000 bonus — suddenly emerged as a top prospect last year after struggling through his first three years in the Boston farm system. Rapidly advancing from low Single-A to High-A to Double-A in the course of a single season, Garcia belted 23 home runs with a robust .892 OPS across all three levels. More MLB: Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Blamed For Aaron Judge IL Stint He has continued to make a strong impression this year at Triple-A Worcester, with 11 homers and an .888 OPS in the 48 games since his promotion on May 19. But with a excess of outfielders at the major league level, the Red Sox may see Garcia as prime trade material rather than as a prospect for their own club. With Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Cedanne Rafaela, top rookie Roman Anthony, Rob Refsnyder and Masataka Yoshida all in rotation for the four outfield/designated hitter spots, "The Password" may simply need a reset with a new organization. More MLB: This Rays Star Slugger Would Be 'Perfect Fit' For Red Sox, Insider Says
Newsweek
5 days ago
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- Newsweek
Red Sox Predicted To Cut Ties With Talented Top Prospect In Deadline Trade
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. The Boston Red Sox seem bound to be one of the more aggressive teams at the trade deadline, whether it's as buyers, sellers or a mix of both. Boston could chase some controllable pitchers on the market as it looks to build a team that can win right now and in the future. But in deals for valuable pieces, the Red Sox will need to give up some valuable prospects of their own. Katie Manganelli of Bo Sox Injection recently predicted the Red Sox would cut ties with talented outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia in a trade ahead of the upcoming deadline. BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: The hat and glove of Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox is displayed during the eighthinning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 26, 2024 at... BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: The hat and glove of Bobby Dalbec #29 of the Boston Red Sox is displayed during the eighthinning of a game against the Chicago Cubs on April 26, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. More Billie Weiss/Boston"The Red Sox's outfield logjam of Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela, Roman Anthony, Masataka Yoshida and Rob Refsnyder has been the subject of much trade speculation," Manganelli wrote. "Multiple teams reportedly have their eye on Duran or Abreu, but Boston may keep its major league outfield intact for the rest of this season. If it does, Jhostynxon Garcia could be its prime trade candidate." "Garcia's recent success and new top prospect status could make him a great return for other clubs interested in trading with Boston. Trading him would also open a roster spot for one of the Sox's deadline additions, although it shouldn't be done hastily." If the Red Sox are going to make a big splash, as it appears they will, they're going to have to use big bait on the trade block. Garcia would be that big bait. He's a top 100 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, for a reason. But the Red Sox don't have room for him in Boston because of their loaded outfield. Using Garcia as a trade chip could be the headliner in a deal for a star pitcher. Somebody like Edward Cabrera or Mitch Keller comes to mind because they're controllable beyond 2025. Either way, Garcia is probably the first name the Red Sox will use on the trade market when chasing the better players in the league. More MLB: Yankees Land Star Pitcher From Dodgers In Shocking Hypothetical Trade
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Red Sox Urged To Use Talented Outfield Prospect As Valuable Trade Bait
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. The Boston Red Sox will likely be pretty aggressive at the trade deadline. The team needs to add to its starting rotation and at first base. There's a chance they add a bullpen arm, too, but starting pitcher and first base remain the top priorities. Acquiring the kind of talent the Red Sox would want wouldn't be cheap. Boston would need to cut ties with some talented prospects in order to land the pitching it needs. FanSided's Eric Cole recently predicted the Red Sox would cut ties with talented outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia at the trade deadline. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 12: Jhostynxon Garcia #23 of the Boston Red Sox bats in the MLB Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 12: Jhostynxon Garcia #23 of the Boston Red Sox bats in the MLB Futures Game at Truist Park on July 12, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia."The Password has been a popular name in baseball this year as he has gotten a chance to shine now that the buzz around the Big Three has faded a bit," Cole wrote. "The tools with Garcia are loud, in particular his raw power. "However, Boston seems to have played their way into playoff contention again and their outfield is a clogged mess at the moment. Trading Garcia could redistribute their talent a bit into areas that are weaker and clarify the outfield picture a bit going forward." If the Red Sox are going to chase the big trade targets, they're going to need to use big trade bait. Garcia is the most obvious piece to be moved because he's going to struggle to find playing time in Boston's loaded outfield either way. As of now, the Red Sox have four star outfielders vying for playing time. Garcia likely wouldn't be able to compete for playing time with this group of guys ahead of him. Instead, he could be sent to an outfield-needy team in a trade that brings the Red Sox a reliable pitcher. More MLB: Mariners Predicted To Swing Blockbuster Eugenio Suárez Trade To Win AL West
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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Red Sox midseason prospect awards: MVP, top hitter/pitcher, most improved
The Red Sox entered 2025 with Baseball America's top ranked farm system for the first time ever. They currently have six players ranked among the site's Top 100 prospects with Jhostynxon Garcia, Payton Tolle and Brandon Clarke joining the list during the season. Kristian Campbell has graduated from prospect status after being ranked No. 3 on BA's Top 100 in May. Below are the top performers from the Red Sox system at the midway point of the 2025 season: MVP: Jhostynxon Garcia The 22-year-old center fielder will play in the All-Star Futures Game at Atlanta's Truist Park on Saturday. Manager Alex Cora recently mentioned how impressed he was with Garcia's defense during spring training camp and called him 'a complete player.' 'The Password" is batting .286 with a .363 on-base percentage, .537 slugging percentage, .900 OPS, nine homers, six doubles, two triples, 25 RBIs, 26 runs, 18 walks and 43 strikeouts in 38 games (168 plate appearances) for Triple-A Worcester since his promotion from Double-A Portland. Garcia, who was added to the 40-man roster last November, said back in spring training that he wants to make his major league debut in late 2025. 'My goal is ultimately to have at least a couple games toward the end of the year in the big leagues,' he said. The slugger is putting himself in a good position to make that happen. The Athletic's Keith Law ranked him No. 46 on his most recent Top 50 MLB prospect rankings. Top Hitter: Roman Anthony Anthony, Baseball America's No. 1 prospect, had a .913 OPS in 58 games (265 plate appearances) at Worcester before being promoted to Boston. In early May, Abraham Toro said about Anthony, 'I don't say this lightly — I think he's the best minor league hitter I've ever seen." The 21-year-old outfielder produced some of the top exit velocities in Minor League Baseball and belted a 497-foot home run three days before his call-up to Boston. He has continued to make hard contact in the big leagues. He has a 53.8% hard hit percentage and 94.3 mph average exit velocity. He has had above average bat speed (73.6) and shown the same ability to lay off pitches outside of the strike zone (20.3% chase percentage) that he did throughout the minors. Most improved hitter: Blaze Jordan The 22-year-old first baseman/third baseman has put himself back on the prospect radar after a disappointing 2024 season when he posted a .693 OPS in 89 games (380 plate appearances) for Portland. Jordan is batting .300 with a .373 on-base percentage, .487 slugging percentage, .860 OPS, nine homers, 21 doubles, one triple, 53 RBIs and 48 runs in 73 games (300 plate appearances) between Portland and Worcester. He has struck out only 33 times in 300 plate appearances (11% strikeout percentage). Jordan has overcome a lot, including anxiety and depression. He was hospitalized for four or five days at the end of the 2021 season and missed the final two weeks of his first professional season. Top Starting Pitcher: Connelly Early The 23-year-old lefty struggled Sunday but he has a 2.70 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and .212 batting average against in 13 outings (10 starts) for Portland. He has struck out 33.9% of the batters he has faced, piling up 86 punch-outs in 60 innings. Early has added velocity this season but he induced a lot of swing and miss even before that. 'He's been up to 96 and change,' chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said. 'So yeah, the stuff has definitely ticked up but great pitchability. The ability to throw multiple pitches in the zone — fastball/changeup combination and breaking ball. We started seeing it last year and he's just picked up.' His 10.6% walk percentage needs to decrease. He has had two four-walk outings this season. He also has had three walks in three other different outings. Top Reliever: Matt McShane The 22-year-old righty has impressed in a multi-inning reliever role. Boston acquired him from the Pirates on Jan. 17 in exchange for reliever Chase Shugart. He has a 2.55 ERA, 2.03 FIP, 1.06 WHIP, .211 batting average against, 56 strikeouts and 11 walks in 42 ⅓ innings (21 outings) between Low-A Salem and High-A Greenville. He was promoted to Greenville on April 29 and has pitched 28 of his 42 ⅓ innings for the Drive. He reached 94 mph in three scoreless and hitless innings against Asheville on Sunday. He was up to 94.6 mph in his previous outing — 2 ⅔ scoreless and hitless innings against Rome on June 26. Chris Clegg has scouted his fastball 94-96 mph, slider 85-86 and changeup 84-85 mph. This is his first year of pro ball. The Pirates drafted him in the 13th round out of St. Joseph's last year. Fangraphs ranks him Boston's No. 45 prospect. SoxProspects has him at No. 38 after previously having him unranked. Most improved pitcher: Eduardo Rivera The 22-year-old lefty went from being released by the Athletics last May 21 to a dominant pitcher in Boston's organization one year later. Rivera, who stands at 6-foot-7, has posted a 2.10 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, .180 batting average against, 81 strikeouts and 25 walks in 13 outings (nine starts) between Greenville and Portland. He throws a fastball (up to 97 mph), slider, split-finger fastball and sweeper. Top newcomer to system: Payton Tolle Boston selected the 6-foot-7, 270-pound lefty in the second round in 2024 out of TCU. He received a promotion just 11 outings into his first professional season and Baseball America ranks him No. 48 on its Top 100 list. He has a 40.5% strikeout percentage. He has punched out 17 of the 31 batters (54.8%) he has faced in his first two outings for Portland. He has posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and .217 batting average against in 13 outings (11 starts) between Greenville and Portland. He has struck out 96 batters while walking 16 in 58 ⅔ innings. He threw his heater 90-96 mph and mostly sat in the 91-93 mph range at TCU. He's now consistently in the mid-to-upper 90s. He topped out at 97.7 mph in his most recent outing for Portland where he has allowed just three hits in nine innings. His fastball already was difficult to hit in the low-90s because of its ride and the elite extension in his delivery. With added velo, he has been absolutely dominant and Breslow said he 'can survive on probably 75% fastballs.' He also throws a sweeper, changeup, curveball and slider. Biggest surprise: Brandon Clarke Baseball America had the 22-year-old lefty unranked among Boston's top 30 prospects entering 2025. BA now ranks him the Red Sox' No. 5 prospect and No. 73 overall on its Top 100 list. Boston selected Clarke in the fifth round last July. He's up to 99 mph with his fastball. His six-pitch mix also includes a sweeper, cutter, two-seamer, curveball and changeup. He has allowed just six earned runs in 28 ⅔ innings (1.88 ERA) in nine starts between Salem and Greenville. Opponents are batting .082 against him. More On Red Sox Prospects Roman Anthony's recent hot stretch put him among Red Sox legends How Red Sox 'beat' other clubs to 6-foot-7 lefty prospect who hits 97 mph Alex Cora: Red Sox power prospect selected for Futures Game 'a complete player' Red Sox exciting prospect 'The Password' named to MLB Futures Game Top Boston Red Sox pitching prospect dominates in Double-A debut Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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Red Sox Predicted to Land Star Pitcher at Trade Deadline
Red Sox Predicted to Land Star Pitcher at Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox have been one of the more interesting teams across baseball this season. Boston is fighting for a playoff spot, both in the American League East division and within the wild-card race in the AL. Advertisement But as the trade deadline quickly approaches, the Red Sox could be very active. Boston may be looking to bring in another starting pitcher to help bolster the rotation. The Red Sox starters have been a bit up and down, but adding more talent could help things. Boston has some intriguing prospects that they could send out, making a trade potentially more likely. In a new trade idea from Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report, the Red Sox add a former All-Star to the pitching rotation. Reuter has Boston land right-hander Sandy Alcántara to bolster the starting pitchers. To BOS: RHP Sandy Alcántara To MIA: SS Franklin Arias (No. 3 BOS prospect, No. 61 on B/R Top 100), OF Jhostynxon Garcia (No. 6 BOS prospect, Next 50 on B/R Top 100), RHP David Sandlin Advertisement "However, the 2022 NL Cy Young winner still represents a potential impact addition to a team's rotation for the playoff push. His 2.74 ERA in 23 innings over his previous four starts looked like a step toward regaining his frontline form. "The 29-year-old has a $17.3 million salary for the 2026 season and a $21 million club option for 2027, so he is more than just a rental. Any return package will need to reflect that remaining control," Reuter wrote. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks down in the dugout during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Alcántara could give this Red Sox rotation a massive jumpstart, even with his inconsistent season. When he's on, Alcántara is one of the better pitchers in the game. Advertisement Injuries have taken up his last few years, but Miami could still sell high on his upside. Alcántara could be the difference between not making the playoffs and Boston being a potential contender this season. Look for the Red Sox to gauge the market before the trade deadline, and a move like this could be coming down the pipeline. Related: Padres Looking to Make Major Splash at Trade Deadline: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
