Red Sox Rumors: Players potentially on trading block as deadline approaches

Red Sox players potentially on the trading block

It’s the veteran role players signed for the short term that are likely to be on the trading block.

Jackie Bradley Jr. headlines that list. He’s heading to free agency after this season and the Red Sox have shown no interest in discussing an extension, suggesting they are willing to let him walk. Hopefully a hot streak at the plate can increase his value before the deadline but his glove alone has some appeal to contenders.

Kevin Pillar is only signed for this season. He would be a great fit for a team in need of a right-handed bat or a defensive upgrade in the outfield.

Mitch Moreland is a great clubhouse guy and fan favorite. It would be tough to part with him, especially since he has a cheap team option for next year. If his scorching start entices a contender to overpay for him though, Mitchy Two-Bags could be heading elsewhere soon. Boston’s farm system has plenty of corner infield options that will need playing time in the near future and a 34-year old platoon player isn’t going to stand in their way.

Contending teams always need bullpen help heading into the playoffs. That makes Brandon Workman appealing. A rebuilding team doesn’t really need a closer so if this is a lost season, the Red Sox should look to capitalize on his value before he hits free agency this winter.

The Red Sox should clearly be positioning themselves as sellers at the trade deadline but they don’t have a lot to offer. Their best assets are ones they prefer to hold on to, which could lead to a quite deadline in Boston.