The Boston Red Sox are still seeking for a right-handed bat to balance their left-handed order, and although there are still choices in free agency, there are also a few available through trade.
FanSided’s Mark Ruelle recently compiled a list of three potential trade targets for Boston, with Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia ranking third.
“The Rangers have a lot of young outfielders on the roster and can afford to part ways with Garcia, who is owed $9.25 million this season and is arbitration-eligible next year,” Ruelle wrote. “Garcia has scary power potential at Fenway and will not cost as much as either of the two players above, given his limited on-base percentage and poor defense. He would likely split time at DH and left field in Boston, as right field seems like too tall a task for his limited defensive abilities. The Rangers are always in need of some pitching, and the Sox can offer some young arms. Hamilton would be a tempting option for a Rangers team whose double-play combo has a history of injuries — Corey Seager misses a lot of time and Marcus Semien is 34 years old.
The Red Sox have made some interesting moves this offseason but there is still much work to be done. The team has improved its starting rotation and made steps to strengthen its bullpen. The Red Sox are still in need of a right-handed power bat and could use an upgrade in the infield defensively. The Sox front office doesn’t appear in any hurry to jump back into the free-agent pool, so these are just some options to consider to strengthen their lineup and make a run at the Yankees and Orioles atop the AL East.”
Garcia, 31, had a dismal year in 2024 (.224/.284, 400/.684 with 25 home runs, 85 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 154 games). However, he was outstanding the previous year, hitting.245 with an.836 OPS, 39 home runs, 107 RBIs, and nine stolen bases in an All-Star and World Series-winning season.
If Boston is interested, they must hope that last year was a fluke and that he will be available in 2023.
