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Apr 6, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Adam Duvall (18) receives congratulations from teammates after he hit a three run home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Braves trade idea 1 — Adam Duvall, Boston Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves have been down this path before, with Duvall parting ways with the veteran outfielder only to regret the decision and bring him back. Let’s focus on why the Red Sox could consider parting ways with the veteran first.

Boston is a .500 team already back double-digit games in June needing to climb over the Blue Jays, Yankees, Orioles, and Rays to get back to the top of the division. That obviously isn’t going to happen and it is hard to see Boston even fighting their way back into the Wild Card race.

If at the trade deadline, they are still an average team there is no reason not to move on from short-term veteran deals including Duvall.

While Atlanta has a great outfield there has been some inconsistent offensive production in left field. Adding Duvall as a defensive backup, left field platoon, and occasional DH clearly makes the team far better.

Duvall getting off to a torrid start is the only concern here with Atlanta often looking to buy cheap at the deadline avoiding overpaying. Perhaps it’s best for Atlanta if both Boston and Duvall cool a bit as the calendar turns toward July.

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