Red Sox Predicted to Land Star Pitcher at Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox have been one of the more interesting teams across baseball this season. Boston is fighting for a playoff spot, both in the American League East division and within the wild-card race in the AL.
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But as the trade deadline quickly approaches, the Red Sox could be very active. Boston may be looking to bring in another starting pitcher to help bolster the rotation.
The Red Sox starters have been a bit up and down, but adding more talent could help things. Boston has some intriguing prospects that they could send out, making a trade potentially more likely.
In a new trade idea from Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report, the Red Sox add a former All-Star to the pitching rotation. Reuter has Boston land right-hander Sandy Alcántara to bolster the starting pitchers.
To BOS: RHP Sandy Alcántara
To MIA: SS Franklin Arias (No. 3 BOS prospect, No. 61 on B/R Top 100), OF Jhostynxon Garcia (No. 6 BOS prospect, Next 50 on B/R Top 100), RHP David Sandlin
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"However, the 2022 NL Cy Young winner still represents a potential impact addition to a team's rotation for the playoff push. His 2.74 ERA in 23 innings over his previous four starts looked like a step toward regaining his frontline form.
"The 29-year-old has a $17.3 million salary for the 2026 season and a $21 million club option for 2027, so he is more than just a rental. Any return package will need to reflect that remaining control," Reuter wrote.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) looks down in the dugout during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Alcántara could give this Red Sox rotation a massive jumpstart, even with his inconsistent season. When he's on, Alcántara is one of the better pitchers in the game.
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Injuries have taken up his last few years, but Miami could still sell high on his upside. Alcántara could be the difference between not making the playoffs and Boston being a potential contender this season.
Look for the Red Sox to gauge the market before the trade deadline, and a move like this could be coming down the pipeline.
Related: Padres Looking to Make Major Splash at Trade Deadline: Report
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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