Overview
- The Athletic reports Boston has been active in conversations to acquire an infielder, though nothing is imminent.
- Brayan Bello, Patrick Sandoval and Jordan Hicks have been discussed, reflecting different trade rationales and values.
- Bello’s appeal stems from performance consistency and a team-friendly deal in Year 3 of six years at $55 million.
- Sandoval is working back from UCL surgery with an expectation to pitch this season, while Hicks is coming off an 8.20 ERA and a shoulder issue as his salary rises.
- With deep pitching on the roster, Boston has been linked to options such as Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Isaac Paredes and free agent Eugenio Suarez, and is preparing internal contingencies if no trade materializes.