Red Sox Trade Offer for Superstar Reportedly Shot Down
Summary
The Boston Red Sox are trying to trade for a young player named Elly De La Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds before the trade deadline. The Reds rejected the Red Sox's offer because they want more major league players, not prospects. De La Cruz has performed very well this season and has three years left on his contract.Key Facts
- The Red Sox are looking for middle infielders before the trade deadline.
- They showed interest in several players, including Luis Arraez, Adley Rutschman, Zach Neto, Otto Lopez, and Elly De La Cruz.
- The Reds declined the Red Sox’s trade offer for De La Cruz, which mostly included prospects.
- Cincinnati prefers young major league players rather than prospects because they want help now.
- Elly De La Cruz, 24 years old, is a top player with three years left on his contract and has not agreed to an extension.
- De La Cruz has stolen 67 bases and hit 25 home runs this season.
- Franklin Arias is the Red Sox’s top prospect but may not be traded unless the team can find a replacement at shortstop.
- The trade deadline is at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday.
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