Red Sox Linked to 3 Shortstops Ahead of Trade Deadline
Summary
The Boston Red Sox recently traded for infielder Curtis Mead and are now interested in acquiring a new shortstop before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. They are focused on three players: CJ Abrams, Zach Neto, and Jeremy Pena, all of whom have had strong performances this season.Key Facts
- The Red Sox traded pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead.
- The team is not pursuing Francisco Lindor but is interested in shortstops CJ Abrams, Zach Neto, and Jeremy Pena.
- CJ Abrams, 25, plays for the Nationals and has 27 home runs, 82 RBIs, and a .295 batting average this season.
- Zach Neto plays for the Los Angeles Angels with 19 home runs in 104 games this season and hit 26 home runs last year.
- Jeremy Pena plays for the Houston Astros and has 11 home runs, 30 RBIs, and a .316 batting average in 60 games this year.
- The Red Sox aim to improve their shortstop position with one of these acquisitions before the trade deadline.
- All three players offer a mix of power hitting and strong batting averages.
- The trade deadline is approaching soon, making these potential deals timely for the team.
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