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Wed, December 4, 2024

Red Sox have competition to acquire All-Star starter in trade


Published on 2024-12-04 14:12:15 - Terrence Williams, N@N
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  • The Boston Red Sox may have added a couple of arms to their bullpen in the last few weeks, but they still need to address their starting rotation before Spring Training. There's still plenty of time for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to sign a free agent or pull off a trade,

The Boston Red Sox are in the market for a starting pitcher and have shown interest in acquiring Jesus Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. However, they face competition from other teams like the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles, who are also looking to bolster their pitching rotations. Luzardo, who has two more years of team control before free agency, had a solid 2023 season with a 3.58 ERA over 32 starts, making him an attractive option for teams needing pitching depth. The Marlins, after trading away key players like Luis Arraez, are expected to continue their roster overhaul, potentially making Luzardo available. The Red Sox's interest in Luzardo comes as they look to improve their team following a disappointing season, but they must navigate the competitive trade market to secure his services.

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