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Red Sox Target All-Stars for Winter Meetings Trades

12/10/2025

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Summary

Red Sox Trade Pursuit

The Boston Red Sox intensify efforts at the Winter Meetings to trade for upgrades.
Targets include Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros.
Ketel Marte is a three-time All-Star, and the Diamondbacks seek controllable starting pitching in return.
Isaac Paredes is under team control for two seasons and could fill first base, while free-agent options include Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette.

Summary

Red Sox Rotation Reinforcement

The Boston Red Sox are seeking to strengthen starting rotation after acquiring Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo.
They are pursuing Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers, who has a 25% trade likelihood if they meet MLB-ready talent demand.
The Red Sox are reportedly pulling back on Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan and weighing MacKenzie Gore of the Washington Nationals.
They aim to solidify their rotation amid a competitive AL East.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees on January 5, 1920, for $125,000, a move driven by owner Harry Frazee's financial struggles. This trade marked the beginning of a fierce rivalry and initiated an 86-year championship drought for the Red Sox, known as the "Curse of the Bambino." Today, the team continues to pursue trades to enhance competitiveness in the AL East.

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Red Sox Trade Pursuit

The Boston Red Sox intensify efforts at the Winter Meetings to trade for upgrades.
Targets include Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Isaac Paredes of the Houston Astros.
Ketel Marte is a three-time All-Star, and the Diamondbacks seek controllable starting pitching in return.
Isaac Paredes is under team control for two seasons and could fill first base, while free-agent options include Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette.

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