Boston Red Sox: Top Red Sox Prospects Who Could Be Traded
Dave Dombrowski has some interesting decisions to make as the trade deadline approaches, and that means he will most likely have to part ways with some top Boston Red Sox prospects.
After dealing four prospects away in the wake of the Aaron Hill and Brad Ziegler trades this past week, the Boston Red Sox have boosted their roster but still need help.
It was announced on Saturday that Craig Kimbrel needs surgery on his knee and will be out for 3-6 weeks. While Koji Uehara and newly-acquired Brad Ziegler can fill the role, the Red Sox still need some late-inning help. The bullpen has a 3.92 ERA and is responsible for 13 Boston losses.
Left field has been a major issue all season, and Brock Holt re-injured himself Friday night with an ankle sprain. Bryce Brentz has done a nice job filling in there, but questions arise as to whether or not he can hold down the position for long. The Red Sox will look to either add a platoon player or an everyday left fielder, but both will cost prospects.
Lastly and most importantly, the Red Sox need rotation help. David Price has yet to live up to his mega-deal, and the Red Sox can’t trust Clay Buchholz, Joe Kelly, or Eduardo Rodriguez. This might be a position where the Red Sox make a major splash.
Let’s take a look at some of the prospects that the Red Sox might be dealing away before August 1st.
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