The Boston Red Sox starting rotation could use some upgrades as they try to get into the postseason. Garret Crochet has pitched great this year, and Lucas Giolito has pitched well as of late.
The Boston Red Sox starting rotation could use some upgrades as they try to get into the postseason. Garret Crochet has pitched great this year, and Lucas Giolito has pitched well as of late.
The Red Sox rotation has been inconsistent overall. However, there should be solid upgrades available at the deadline. The Red Sox are in a position to add pieces, but they may not target superstars in favor of holding on to their better prospects.
Mitch Keller is a player the Red Sox could target. He is under control through 2028, and would not be as expensive in terms of prospect capital as other pitchers who are on the trade block. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa predicted the Red Sox would pull off a trade for Keller.
"Just about every contender has checked in with the Pirates about Keller, who is a rock solid mid-rotation starter with the upside for more," wrote Axisa. "The Red Sox have gotten much better with pitcher development the last few years, and that doesn't just mean prospects and minor leaguers. It also means helping a veteran like, say, Aroldis Chapman have his best season in years. Keller is good as he is and Boston is the kind of team that can help him unlock that next level. They also have a deep prospect base, deep enough to pique Pittsburgh's interest even while making the tippy top guys (Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, etc.) off-limits."
Keller signed a $77 million deal in 2022. He has a 3.53 ERA in 21 starts this season. He could slot into the rotation and make an impact right away. Other controllable pitchers, like Edward Cabrera or Joe Ryan, would cost the Red Sox more than Keller, presumably.
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A rotation led by Crochet, Keller and Giolito would be great as the Red Sox try to get into October. They have turned their season around to get in a position to buy at the deadline, and now they need to capitalize.
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