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Red Sox-Rangers trade pitch sends All-Star but 'distraction' to Texas for two prospects
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox are considering a trade that would send All-Star Willson Contreras to the Texas Rangers in exchange for two prospects. This move comes amid reported clubhouse dysfunction and the recent firing of manager Alex Cora.
Key points
- Red Sox considering trade of All-Star Willson Contreras
- Contreras labeled a 'distraction' within the team
- Team has fired manager Alex Cora
- Reported dysfunction between younger and veteran players
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Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras
Red Sox-Rangers trade pitch sends All-Star but 'distraction' to Texas for two prospects originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
A drastic change could be in the future for the Boston Red Sox.
They've already fired manager Alex Cora, and there's reported dysfunction in the clubhouse between younger players and veterans.
If the Red Sox decide to sell at the trade deadline, the Texas Rangers are a team to watch, FanSided's Mark Powell wrote Tuesday.
Jake Burger and Josh Smith not producing at first base is the main reason why. Burger's .636 OPS is far from appealing.
Powell's trade idea sends Willson Contreras to the Rangers for two prospects, infielder Yolfran Castillo and right-hander Emilio Teodo.
"Two prospects for a player of Contreras' caliber may not seem like much, but the Red Sox would receive a gem in Venezuelan prospect Yolfran Castillo," Powell wrote. "While still a few years away, Castillo really blossomed in Venezuela after MLB teams had committed most of their international bonus pool money. This allowed Texas to sign him for just $647,500 in 2024."
Q&A
Why are the Red Sox trading Willson Contreras?
The Red Sox are looking to address reported clubhouse dysfunction and have decided to trade Contreras, who has been labeled a 'distraction'.
What prospects are the Red Sox receiving in the trade with the Rangers?
The specific names of the two prospects the Red Sox would receive in the trade have not been disclosed yet.
What impact did the firing of Alex Cora have on the Red Sox's decision to trade Contreras?
The firing of manager Alex Cora reflects ongoing issues within the team, prompting the Red Sox to consider significant roster changes, including trading Contreras.
