Red Sox Tabbed to Deal 1st-Round Righty, Jarren Duran For Cy Young Lefty
Summary
The Boston Red Sox are considering a trade to acquire Tarik Skubal, a top pitcher from the Detroit Tigers. To get Skubal, the Red Sox may have to trade outfielder Jarren Duran and a top draft pick. The trade is complicated by Skubal's potential high value in free agency.Key Facts
- The Red Sox are interested in pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers.
- Skubal is projected to earn $17.8 million next year.
- The Red Sox may need to offer Skubal a long-term contract, expected to be over $400 million.
- To acquire Skubal, the Red Sox might trade outfielder Jarren Duran and a 2025 first-round draft pick, Kyson Witherspoon.
- Witherspoon is ranked as a top pitching prospect in the Red Sox farm system.
- The Tigers would likely want additional players in the trade, such as pitcher Connolly Early.
- The Red Sox previously traded for Garret Crochet and extended his contract for $170 million.
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