Red Sox: 5 players who should already be on the trade block

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 27: Alex Verdugo #99 of the Boston Red Sox looks on against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 27: Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 27: Enrique Hernandez #5 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 27, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /

3. Enrique Hernandez

Hernandez is in the final year of a two-year deal worth $14 million. He has primarily played in centerfield this season but can be a super-utility option as he can play anywhere in the outfield and the middle infield position.

He is hitting .193/.266/.325 with a +71 wRC. He has one home run, eight doubles, nine walks, 12 runs, and 11 RBI. He has two sacrifice flies. He does have a 22.3 percent strikeout rate. He has a hard-hit percentage of 31.3 percent, which involves his batted ball events with an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher.

Teams around the league are looking for depth. Hernandez could improve his hitting with a change in scenery. In the final year of his contract, Hernandez could be a steal for the remainder of the season.