One of the Boston Red Sox’ main goals this offseason is to find a No. 2 starter to pair with Garrett Crochet. While many think it will be Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan, another name has been floated around.
That name being Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene. Play Tessie’s Pat Brown proposed a trade that would get Greene to Boston, losing Wilyer Abreu in the process.
The trade would look like this:
Red Sox get: Hunter Greene, Jose Trevino
Reds get: Wilyer Abreu, Franklin Arias, Jhostnyxon Garcia
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This trade benefits both parties. The Red Sox get their No. 2 in Greene, who posted a 2.76 ERA this past season, along with 132 Ks, and a WHIP of 0.938 over 107 innings pitched. They also get a Platinum Glove catcher in Jose Trevino, who can back up Carlos Narvaez and mentor him.
As for the Reds, they finally get the upgrades they need as well. They get a proven outfielder and a two-time Gold Glove in Abreu, and a top prospect outfielder who’s ready for the MLB in Garcia. Finally, they get Arias as a future middle infielder.
While it hurts to lose such a talented player in Abreu, getting Greene would more than make up for it. As long as the Sox can find a way to keep him healthy, this trade should be a top priority.
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