The Red Sox have four paths they can follow to land an ace this offseason. Which makes the most sense?
While the rotation wasn't awful in 2024, the lack of a true No. 1 starter was glaring. Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford each stepped up to make 30-plus starts but none were consistent enough to earn the"ace" label. Adding a premier pitcher to anchor the rotation would go a long way toward getting Boston back into playoff contention after a three-year drought. Another year with a pitching staff filled with twos and threes won't cut it.
If Fenway Sports Group finally decides to invest in the roster, the Red Sox will have some intriguing options in free agency.on the open market. Jack Flaherty and Sean Manaea are also solid fits, though they aren't the bonafide aces that Burnes, Fried, and Snell are. As Rosenthal mentions, the Seattle Mariners seem like a perfect trade partner in such a scenario. They're in the market for sluggers and they have a surplus of starting pitching at their disposal. Logan Gilbert, Luis Castillo, and George Kirby each would immediately slot in as the clear No. 1 in Boston's rotation.As great as Jarren Duran was in 2024, he could be the odd man out this offseason if the Red Sox trade for an ace.
This one seems like the least likely of Boston's four paths to landing an ace. The front office has made it clear over the last few years that they are not actively looking to trade any of their"Big 3" prospects: Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, or Kyle Teel. That"Big 3" has turned into a"Core 4" with breakout prospect Kristian Campbell coming off arguably the best season of any minor leaguer.
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