MLB Rumors: Cardinals shopping, Cubs surprise suitor, Red Sox could trade fan favorite
By Mark Powell
MLB Rumors: Red Sox can cash in on Adam Duvall
Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is considered one of the best players at his position who is available at the trade deadline. Of course, this puts Boston in a complicated spot for several reasons. First, the Red Sox aren’t out of the AL Wild Card race by any means. Second, should they try to invest in Duvall long term themselves, or trade him elsewhere for assets?
Eventually, Chaim Bloom’s long-term vision has to start coming into focus. Bloom’s Red Sox didn’t deliver in the 2022 season, and then lost Xander Bogaerts in the offseason. While dealing Duvall wouldn’t have anything close to that sort of impact, it does signal raising the white flag.
As FanSided’s Eric Cole points out, Duvall is a desirable asset for many reasons, not the least of which is his production. Duvall is on a cheap contract (one year, $7 million), provides significant pop at the plate and offers defensive versatility in the outfield.
Much of Boston’s willingness to trade Duvall will depend on how they perform leading up to the deadline. Should the Red Sox struggle to maintain much footing in the postseason race, then it’ll make their decision much easier. Duvall is sure to demand a larger contract this winter, so Boston risks losing him for nothing.
Potential suitors for Duvall include his former team, the Atlanta Braves, as well as any team in need to outfield help.