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    The latest Boston Red Sox free agent and trade rumors, along with notes and tidbits about the team.
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    Matthew Lenz
    It's been a long time coming. Finally, Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is close to returning to the lineup. Multiple reports are indicating this could happen as soon as Monday, July 14th.
    Yoshida's 2024 season saw him play in 108 games for the Red Sox. He posted an OPS of .765, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 56 RBIs. He also scored 45 runs.
    Yoshida's 2024 campaign was impacted by injuries. He battled a thumb injury and also dealt with defensive limitations.
    He's missed all of 2025 due to a right shoulder labrum tear, which required offseason surgery.
    There is a bit of a log jam in the outfield and at designated hitter, so what role do you see Yoshida playing for the Red Sox? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    It remains unclear whether the Boston Red Sox will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, but Jim Bowden of The Athletic is reporting that the Boston Red Sox "would like to" extend Alex Bregman or trade him at the deadline.
    Bowden goes on to suggest the Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, and Milwaukee Brewers as potential landing spots for the superstar third basemen, if he is dealt.
    Through 51 games, he boasts an impressive .938 OPS, fueled by a .385 on-base percentage and a .553 slugging percentage. He has hit 11 home runs and driven in 35 runs, while also scoring 32 runs. He signed a 3-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox in February 2025 with opt outs at the end of each season.
    If the Red Sox are in fact buyers, he likes them to target Emmanuel class of the Cleveland Guardians or Ryan Helsley of the St. Louis Cardinals.
    Do you think the Boston Red Sox should buy or sell at the deadline? Join the conversation in the comments!

    Nick John
    Trade season is upon us as rumors have been circulating the internet lately especially as it relates to the Boston Red Sox. Just a few days ago it was reported that there were roughly 12 teams interested in acquiring Jarren Duran in a trade. However, it seems things might have changed as Alex Speier of the Boston Globe now reports that it’s believed the Red Sox are not shopping Duran or Wilyer Abreu but the duo are available and the Red Sox will listen.
    Speier states that due to the talent and control of both players the Red Sox are unlikely to trade either of them unless they can get an impact big leaguer in return. Though, it seems they won’t accept just any player in return as they would want someone under contract for multiple seasons and who will address a roster need.
    It seems like a matter of time before Boston deals one of its outfielders due to its roster crunch. As of Wednesday with the return of Masataka Yoshida, they will have six outfielders on the roster fighting for four positions in the lineup each night. To maintain the roster flexibility they love someone will have to be moved soon.
    What do you think about Speier’s statement? Do you think it’s true or are the Red Sox just telling other teams this in hopes they increase their offers? Sound off in the comments below.
    Matthew Lenz
    The Boston Red Sox announced a trio of moves on Tuesday, including selecting reliever Isaiah Campbell from Triple-A Worcester. To make room for Campbell on the 40-man, they transferred Liam Hendriks to the 60-day IL. To make room on the active roster, they optioned Richard Fitts to Triple-A Worcester.
    Campbell's 2024 season with the Red Sox was limited due to injuries, including a shoulder impingement and elbow inflammation. He pitched in 8 MLB games, recording a 0-1 record with a 16.20 ERA and 2.40 WHIP over 6.2 innings, striking out 6. He also had a stint in Triple-A Worcester, with a 2.20 ERA in 14 appearances.

    Campbell has spent all of the 2025 season with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, primarily operating out of the bullpen. In 30 relief appearances he has a 3.89 ERA, 3.75 FIP, and a 12.7% strikeout-minus-walk rate. He will join the low- to -medium- leverage group of the Red Sox bullpen.
    Alex Mayes
    While the Red Sox have been starting to heat up at the plate, the rumor mill is getting hot right along with them. According to G.G. on Twitter, there are roughly 12 teams interested in acquiring Jarren Duran as the trade deadline approaches. He also provides additional information in the tweet.
    While we’ve known that the Padres have been inquiring about Duran, he confirms in the replies that the Twins are also one of the teams that've been interested in the former All-Star MVP. He also notes that he doesn’t expect anything to happen before the draft or All-Star break, but puts the chance that Duran is moved at around 60% while maintaining that nothing is currently close, so there’s no reason to freak out…yet.
    With multiple offers made and rejected in the last 48 hours, it’s worth keeping an eye on as we head into the week. 
    Who do you think is in the mix for Duran? Would you even consider trading him at this point? Sound off in the comments below!
    Matthew Lenz
    It's been a rough week for the Boston Red Sox on the injury front, but the most recent rumor from Tim Healey of the Boston Globe is relatively good news all else considered.
    While it's not a strong proclamation by any means, Healey reported that superstar third baseman, Alex Bregman, is "open to any conversation" regarding his future with the club.
    Bregman, who is represented by Scott Boras, signed a three-year, $120 million deal with opt-out chances after each season.
    He's lived up to the hype in the first half of his first season with the club carrying a .938 OPS and 11 home runs resulting in a 158 wRC+, making it likely he opts out if an extension is not reached.
    What would you offer Bregman if he's willing to lock in to a long term deal? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    The Boston Red Sox continue to receive bad news regarding starting pitcher Kutter Crawford who was dealing with worst pain earlier this month.
    Now, Tim Healey of the Boston Globe is reporting that the 29 year old need wrist surgery and is "likely done for the year".
    It's a frustrating development for Crawford who started the season dealing with soreness in the patellar tendon of his right knee. He had previously been placed on the 60-day IL where he is expected fo stay for the majority and maybe now the entirety of the 2025 season.
    It's another tough blow to the Red Sox struggling rotation - a position group they'll need to bolster at the trade deadline if they intend to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.
    With bad news continuing to rain down on the season, should the Red Sox be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    We are a little over a month away from the trade deadline and reports are starting to fly on suggesting that the Boston Red Sox will look to address two positions of need.
    Despite dealing Rafael Devers and sitting six games back in the AL East, the Red Sox are planning on being "buyers" at the trade deadline.
    After the loss of Tristan Casas, the Red Sox haven't been able to find a productive solution at first base. At one point they were having Kristian Campbell take reps at first, but he's since been demoted due to poor performance. Now, Jon Heyman of the NY Post is now suggesting that the Red Sox could pursue Josh Naylor of the Arizona Diamondbacks or Ryan O'Hearn of the Baltimore Orioles. 
    In addition to first base, Heyman adds the need for a veteran starting pitcher to bolster the rotation. This week, the Red Sox lost Hunter Dobbins to the IL and got news of a setback in Kutter Crawford's rehab.
    Who would your trade deadline targets be at these positions?
    Matthew Lenz
    Yet, another blow to the Boston Red Sox roster. Now, Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow strain. In a corresponding move, the Res Sox have recalled Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester.
    When speaking to a pool of reporters on Sunday, Dobbins stated "Just some tightness that we’ve been grinding through for a little bit.  It hasn’t been bouncing back how we would like, so [we’re] just trying to give it a couple for weeks."
    Dobbins has been serviceable in mostly a starter's capacity with a 4.10 ERA but a 3.85 FIP that suggests he's pitching better than his surface stats suggest. In 12 big-league appearances (10 starts) he has a lowly 10.8% strikeout-minus-walk (K-BB) rate, largely due to a lack of swing-and-miss type stuff.
    Fitts struggled in five starts with the team before hitting the IL with a shoulder injury in mid-April. In four starts with Worcester, he had a 4.20 ERA and a 10.6% K-BB rate.
    Do you think the Red Sox should add pitching between now and the trade deadline?
    Matthew Lenz
    The Boston Red Sox continue to get bad news. Gordo of WEEI is now reporting that Boston Red Sox starting pitcher, Kutter Crawford, has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation program.
    Crawford has yet to make his 2025 debut, but did make a single rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester about a month ago. 
    Crawford, 29, was initially dealing with knee soreness when players convened for Spring Training. While rehabbing his knee, wrist pain developed and has led to him being sent to Boston for an MRI. It's unclear when the MRI will take place.
    The Red Sox middling rotation really needs to be bolstered and they're banking on Crawford's return as he lead the league in starts last year. Despite dealing Devers, the Red Sox plan on being buyers at the deadline and could add a starter that way if Crawford is going to be out for an extended period of time.
    Matthew Lenz
    Days after the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants agreed to a blockbuster trade, additional information behind the trade discussion is emerging.
    Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the Red Sox initially wanted first baseman and top prospect, Bryce Eldridge to headline the return package for Devers.
    She also reported that the Giants quickly rebuffed that idea.
    Eldridge, 21, is a consensus top 50 prospect in all of baseball. Recently, he was promoted to the Giants Triple-A affiliate, though he has struggled through his first 60 played appearances at the level.
    Eldridge as the Red Sox primary target makes a lot of sense with the uncertainty and injury history surrounding the team's primary first baseman Tristan Casas.
    Do you think the Red Sox should have stuck to their guns or are you happy with the return for Devers?
    Matthew Lenz
    The struggle has been real for former Boston Red Sox top prospect Kristian Campbell. The 23-year-old has a .223/.319/.345 slash line with six home runs and two stolen bases across 263 plate appearances. Overall, his production - or lack thereof - computes to a 86 wRC+.
    Campbell has been used as the teams primary second baseman, but has played a little outfield with the big-league club. After Tristan Casas' injury, he was also getting practice reps at first base.
    If there is one positive to take away from his first two and a half months in the big league it's that his walk rate was 11%. However, a strikeout rate of 27.4% and swing percentage may indicate that he needs to be a bit more aggressive at the plate.
    From a scale of 1-10 how concerned are with you Campbell's long term outlook?
    Brock Beauchamp
    According to Stripers Report, a publication focusing on the Braves' minor-league system, the Red Sox and Braves were in contact about a potential Rafael Devers trade, and if the report is accurate, it's not hard to see why Atlanta balked at the price.
    Marcell Ozuna is a free agent at season's end and could be a valuable trade chip for the Braves if they are not able to climb back into contention this season. Sean Murphy is posting a nice bounceback season behind the dish in his age-30 season with a .778 OPS (117 OPS+). He is under contract through the 2028 season at a relatively reasonable cost of $15 million per season.
    Additionally, the rumor states that Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow was asking for two pitching prospects. No indication was given of the names or quality of pitchers inquired about.
    Matthew Lenz
    Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Brewers moved starter Aaron Civale to the bullpen in favor of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski.
    The move has prompted the 30-year-old right hander to request a trade from the Brewers in hopes of remaining a starter with another team, according to Ken, Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
    In five starts his season, Civale has a 4.29 ERA (4.30 FIP) and a mediocre 15.2% strikeout minus walk rate. He's been particularly susceptible to the long ball this season as he's given up five home runs across 22 innings pitched. Civale is making $8 million this season, which will be prorated based on his service time this season, and will be entering free agency at seasons end.
    He'd be a plenty serviceable arm for a Boston Red Sox rotation that has dealt with an onslaught of injuries this year, both in and outside of the rotation.  For more information on Civale, check out this articles related to the news on our sister site, Brewer Fanatic.
    Do you think the Red Sox should kick the tires on Civale? Or with the rotations stacking up, would it not be smart to invest in a rental? Join the conversation in the comments!
    Matthew Lenz
    Earlier this week baseball America updated their top 100 prospects for the month of June. The Boston Red Sox, who had five players make the list in May, now lead baseball with six players ranked inside the top 100.
    Roman Anthony, who should have reached the big leagues by now, is tagged as the best prospect in baseball. Meanwhile, Marcelo Mayer (#7), Franklin Arias (#65), Peyton Tolle (#88), and Brandon Clarke (#90) remain on the list from the May release. Kristian Campbell, previously ranked as the best prospect, has graduated from the list.
    Jhostnyxon Garcia debuts on the list coming in as the 98th rated prospect in all of baseball. Garcia, who earned a promotion to Triple-A Worcester last month, has been debating the top level of Minor League Baseball. He is slashing .364/.386/.673 with four home runs in 57 plate appearances.
    With the big-league club in shambles, how long will it be until we see some of these names at Fenway? Join the conversation in the comments.
    Matthew Lenz
    The Boston Red Sox are 29-33 and nine games out of first place in the American League East. While they haven't waived the white flag themselves, Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that another GM indicated that star outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Jarren Duran could be moved before the trade deadline.
    It's been a disappointing season thus for for the Red Sox who entered the year with aspirations of ending their three-year postseason absence. Unfortunately, under performance and a bevy of injuries has the club four games under .500 and 4.5 games out of a wild card spot. 
    Duran and Abreu would draw significant trade interest if officially put on the block. Both players have been well above-average producers at the plate this season.
    Do you think the Red Sox should move these two or ride out the injuries and stay the course?
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