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Dodgers Eye Trade: Banda for Red Sox Prospects?

1/4/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, after consecutive World Series wins, are exploring a trade of Anthony Banda to the Boston Red Sox.
Jay Staph of Just Baseball proposed sending Banda to Boston for infielder David Hamilton and pitching prospect Juan Valera.
The Red Sox have only two left-handed relievers and could benefit from Banda's 2025 3.18 ERA.
Some question trading valuable prospects for Banda when similar free-agent options may exist.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers, after consecutive World Series wins, are exploring a trade of Anthony Banda to the Boston Red Sox.
Jay Staph of Just Baseball proposed sending Banda to Boston for infielder David Hamilton and pitching prospect Juan Valera.
The Red Sox have only two left-handed relievers and could benefit from Banda's 2025 3.18 ERA.
Some question trading valuable prospects for Banda when similar free-agent options may exist.