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Red Sox, Padres in Potential Win-Win Trade Deal

12/28/2025

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The proposed trade would send RHP Brayan Bello and OF Nelly Taylor from the Red Sox to the Padres in exchange for 2B Jake Cronenworth and LHP Wandy Peralta, plus cash.
The Padres seek starting pitching, and Bello is under contract through 2029, making him an attractive option.
Cronenworth, a two-time All-Star, would address Boston's second-base gap.
The financial terms reportedly align, creating a potential win-win scenario for both teams.

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Story summary

The proposed trade would send RHP Brayan Bello and OF Nelly Taylor from the Red Sox to the Padres in exchange for 2B Jake Cronenworth and LHP Wandy Peralta, plus cash.
The Padres seek starting pitching, and Bello is under contract through 2029, making him an attractive option.
Cronenworth, a two-time All-Star, would address Boston's second-base gap.
The financial terms reportedly align, creating a potential win-win scenario for both teams.