Boston Red Sox: Two players who could be dealt in blockbuster trades
By Ben Fadden
Jackie Bradley Jr.
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Jackie Bradley Jr. is easily one of the best defensive outfielders in the game, but he has struggled at the plate which is a reason to why the Boston Red Sox might want to go in another direction.
He would be shopped by the Red Sox for payroll concerns, as he is projected to make $11 million in arbitration, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
While he hasn’t consistently produced at the plate, there is some interest in Bradley.
The Cincinnati Reds reportedly had discussions about the center fielder last offseason because they don’t have a stable center field situation.
Nick Senzel, who is supposed to be a second baseman, was their center fielder for the majority of the season so I think the Reds would much rather have a Gold Glove center fielder manning Great American Ballpark.
The Diamondbacks could also use Bradley, as Ketel Marte should be playing second base alongside Nick Ahmed.
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There will be suitors for Bradley if he were to be made available, as teams are going to be looking for a guy who can at worst be a late-game substitution.