Boston Red Sox Prospects: Who should be “untouchable” in trades?

Red Sox sixth-ranked prospect, Blaze Jordan (third base)

Blaze Jordan might be one of the more controversial players on this list. I could see a lot of people being fine with him being traded for the right price. Especially considering Rafael Devers is at third and Casas could be the first baseman.

Hear me out though.

Jordan is just 19. The right-handed hitter looked good last year. After an incredibly slow start to this season, he’s raked in Low-A. Jordan’s slashing .256/.304/.391 with 12 doubles and three homers this year. He’s driven in 21 runs, scored 24 more, and stolen one base. He entered May hitting .162 with four extra-base hits.

Jordan needed a bit to adjust, but that bat is ridiculous. He’s cut back dramatically on the strikeouts, is showing that power, and has a .330 average in May.

There’s no such thing as “too much offense” and Jordan’s offensive potential is off the charts. That power has been on everyone’s radar since well before he was even in the Boston system. Back when he was hitting 5,000-foot missiles in high school.

Jordan is also still a few years away from the Majors. Obviously the plan should be to re-sign Devers. If that doesn’t happen though, there’s and clear door for Jordan. And don’t forget about designated hitter. Jordan gives you the flexibility to run Devers and Casas at DH in a rotation with him. Sure, he’s the worst defender of the three but he’s not a major liability so he can play the corners without killing you.

And look at the rest of their young guys. Devers is a lefty, Mayer is a lefty, Casas is a lefty. Yorke is the only other right-handed bat. Bring Jordan into that fold and you have a devastating core that no team can match up with properly.

If a team wants Jordan in a trade for a monster piece, sure give it some consideration. This is legitimate 40-plus home run potential though. You don’t just give that away without some serious return.