The Boston Red Sox have been actively seeking an ace throughout the offseason. They were previously linked to left-handed star Blake Snell before he signed a lucrative five-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Additionally, Boston has shown interest in pitchers such as Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, and other top free-agent options. On the trade front, they are rumored to be targeting high-profile candidates like Sonny Gray or Garrett Crochet.
The most likely outcome is that Boston secures two starting pitchers this winter—one from the mentioned pool of talent and another as a surprise addition.
This unexpected option could potentially come from the Seattle Mariners, a team with a deep rotation but a struggling lineup. If the Mariners decide to trade a pitcher, He would likely be their most coveted asset.
This blockbuster Red Sox-Mariners trade would solve Boston’s biggest problem
He is under contract through 2027, with a vesting option for 2028. Given the size of his deal, Seattle might need to cover a portion of the contract to facilitate a trade. Boston is one team that could be interested in such a scenario.
The Cincinnati Reds acquire:
- RHP Luis Castillo
The Seattle Mariners acquire:
- OF Wilyer Abreu
- INF Chase Meidroth
- OF Jhostynxon Garcia
In this hypothetical trade, the Mariners would likely cover about one-third of Castillo’s remaining contract. This financial contribution would help Seattle secure a substantial return package.
One potential piece in the deal is Wilyer Abreu. Boston has reportedly considered moving the 25-year-old this offseason. Abreu produced a 3.5 WAR in 2024, hitting .253/.322/.459 and earning a Gold Glove in the outfield. He’s an extremely valuable player for the Red Sox, making it a challenging decision to part with him. While Seattle’s outfield is already strong, Abreu’s talent is difficult to overlook.
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Another potential trade piece is 23-year-old Meidroth, who hit .293/.437/.400 in Triple-A last season. With his knack for getting on base and hitting near .300, Meidroth is an MLB-ready infielder who could address Seattle’s needs immediately.
The third prospect, Garcia, is just 21 but showed immense promise in 2024, slashing .286/.356/.536 as he rapidly climbed the minor league ranks. With significant power and an improving ability to make contact and reach base, Garcia is a high-upside addition.
Castillo, a proven ace over the past five seasons, consistently delivers ERAs under 4.00 and remains one of the league’s best pitchers. Adding him to Boston’s rotation—especially alongside another potential ace like Max Fried—would be a game-changing move for the Red Sox.
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