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Red Sox Reportedly Prefer To Trade For Pitcher Over Free Agency

Red Sox Reportedly Prefer To Trade For Pitcher Over Free Agency

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are looking to trade for a new starting pitcher instead of signing one through free agency. They had a strong pitching performance this past season but need another top pitcher to improve. The team might trade prospects or players to get pitchers like Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, or Hunter Greene.

Key Facts

  • The Red Sox want a new top pitcher to join Garrett Crochet.
  • Crochet led the majors with 255 strikeouts this past season.
  • The Red Sox ranked fourth in overall ERA with a 3.70.
  • Lucas Giolito, a key pitcher for the team, left after opting out of his contract.
  • The team plans to get a pitcher through a trade rather than free agency.
  • Possible trade targets include Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, and Hunter Greene.
  • The Red Sox have strong prospects they can trade to get these players.
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