Donovan and Mayer serve the same purpose both being LHB. I don't see his fit on the roster if Paredes is acquired. Plus, it would get them over the 3rd threshold most likely. I think they just need to decide between Donovan (option B) and Paredes (option A) IMO.
Ranger hasn't been able to get to Boston due to visa issues. They have a little longer to deal with the 40 man problem as he doesn't need to be added until the physical happens.
... or we can have the NL West teams get a bunch more revenue than other divisions simply by proximity to LAD.
Similarly, the AL East teams would see a lot of revenue from playing the Sox and Yankees. Teams in middle America would continue to not really get much.
Paredes has been talked up a bunch, so maybe?
I don't believe Marte is available.
If Paredes is off the table and the conversation is between Baty and Shaw, I go with Baty. Another guy that people will struggle to spell correctly.
From MLB.com
Upon completion of the trade, Boston and Gray negotiated Gray’s $35 million salary for 2026 to $31 million while increasing the buyout of his $30 million club option for '27 from $5 million to $10 million. Gray also has the ability to opt out of the option if the Red Sox exercise it. A source told MLB.com's Ian Browne that St. Louis is sending the Red Sox $20 million to cover part of Gray’s salary for 2026 and the buyout of his club option.
From ESPN.com
He had been guaranteed $40 million for the next two seasons: $35 million for 2026 and a $5 million buyout of a $30 million team option for 2027. His contract was changed to guarantee him $41 million: a $31 million salary for next year and a $30 million mutual option for 2027 with a $10 million buyout.
I don't know how well Batty fits at Fenway. Seems like the Mets don't need him anymore. Jett may not help the Sox this year, but the Mets don't need him at all.
Then the Dodgers should refuse to play in low revenue generating venues. Big markets should be able to negotiate their scheduling.
Those teams are rewarded by increased attendance down the stretch.