Earlier this offseason, the Boston Red Sox traded for Garrett Crochet. Given their strong and skilled farm system, they might think about trading some of their top prospects to secure a superstar who can contribute to an immediate championship push.
Patrick McAvoy from Sports Illustrated has suggested an intriguing blockbuster trade that would bring Fernando Tatis Jr. from the San Diego Padres to the Red Sox:
The Padres would receive:
- OF Wilyer Abreu
- RHP Kutter Crawford
- INF Franklin Arias (No. 4 prospect)
- RHP Richard Fitts (No. 10 prospect)
The Red Sox would receive:
- OF Fernando Tatis Jr.
Letting go of two top-10 prospects, along with Abreu and Crawford, is a hefty price, but one that the Red Sox might consider. Tatis is among baseball’s elite when healthy and available. Despite facing injuries and a suspension, he could be the star player Boston has been searching for, much like their interest in Juan Soto.
“This would be a significant haul,” McAvoy stated. “The Red Sox would give up two cost-controlled, established big-league talents in Abreu and Crawford, plus two high-level prospects in Arias and Fitts. In return, Boston would acquire a future slugger with Tatis.”
Tatis has an impressive track record as a two-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, Gold Glove winner, and Platinum Glove recipient. In the last two seasons, he has hit 46 home runs while achieving a .265/.329/.467 batting line.
On the other hand, Abreu, who earned a Gold Glove in his first full MLB season, is a talented young player. His inclusion in any trade for Tatis would likely be essential.
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