The Boston Red Sox fell short of landing rumored trade target CJ Abrams this year, but one MLB insider believes the second time could be the charm.
The Washington Nationals infielder was considered one of the top prizes of the recently passed MLB trade deadline, but the Nationals ended up keeping the two-time All-Star as they sold off several other pieces. CBS Sports reporter Mike Axisa believes the Nationals could reconsider his future with the team this coming winter, with the Red Sox as a top target if they decide to trade him.
Red Sox Could Try Again for CJ Abrams This Winter
Axisa noted that the Nationals “sold pretty aggressively” at this week’s trade deadline, shipping away Luis Garcia Jr., Foster Griffin, and Curtis Mead. They held onto Abrams, however, even as he generated significant interest.
“My sense is that the leaks had more to do with teams calling about him than Washington shopping him,” Axisa wrote. “Abrams has another two years of control, and the Nationals are a team on the rise. Keeping him and winning with him would be preferable, I imagine, though president of baseball operations Paul Toboni & Co. have to at least be willing to listen.”
Axisa named the Red Sox as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves as potential suitors, but noted it would not come cheap.
“Abrams could bring back an enormous package of not just prospects, but MLB-ready players who can help Washington win in 2027,” Axisa wrote.
Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.
This article was originally published on HEAVY
The post Red Sox Predicted to Add 2X All-Star Infielder in ‘Enormous’ Trade Package appeared first on HEAVY.