Red Sox's Pursuit of Marlins' Otto Lopez Dead in the Water

[Matthew Nethercott]

The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop in recent days as the 2026 MLB trade deadline nears. It was reported earlier in the week that the Red Sox had interest in Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez. Sean McAdam of MassLive is reporting that those talks are "dead", with the two sides not having communicated as much in recent days.

McAdam added that the Marlins are not motivated to move Lopez with years of club control remaining.

It can be assumed that the Red Sox will remain active in talks to acquire a shortstop, with Angels Zach Neto and Nationals CJ Abrams remaining the best options for Boston to acquire before Monday night at 6:00pm EST.

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[moonslav59]

Abrams would be a massive boost to the offense. If Arias becomes who many think he may become, Abrams could slide to 2B and Mead to DH or 1B, once Willson's days are done.

I've kinda soured on Neto due to his defense and high K rate. He'd still help our offense and power, but at too high a cost?

[SoxPhan]

32 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Abrams would be a massive boost to the offense. If Arias becomes who many think he may become, Abrams could slide to 2B and Mead to DH or 1B, once Willson's days are done.

I've kinda soured on Neto due to his defense and high K rate. He'd still help our offense and power, but at too high a cost?

Yeah, Neto is bunk. Hard pass unless the price is much lower than I think it is,

I'm interested in Abrams, but only if he we can get him without giving up both Arias and Eyanson. You'd have to give one(presumably Arias), plus one of Witherspoon/Gonzalez and 2 or 3 more pieces, I would think.