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Red Sox delivered rough offseason message with MLBTR’s trade candidate list

The Boston Red Sox are going to need to make trades this offseason to clear the roster, but they may not have players other teams are interested in.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:14 AM
Red Sox delivered rough offseason message with MLBTR’s trade candidate list
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Brian Burrows argues MLB Trade Rumors' trade candidate list signals a difficult offseason for Boston.
  • Jarren Duran was the only Red Sox player featured, ranking No. 12 on the top-40 candidate list.
  • Boston faces roster pressure with 48 players for 40 spots and payroll nearing the luxury tax threshold.
The Story in 60 Seconds

BoSox Injection writer Brian Burrows argues that MLB Trade Rumors' trade candidates list reveals a challenging offseason ahead for the Boston Red Sox. Outfielder Jarren Duran was the sole Red Sox player included, ranking at No. 12 on the top-40 list, which the writer suggests highlights a lack of league-wide interest in Boston's roster.

The article notes that chief baseball officer Craig Breslow faces a roster crunch with 48 players on the 40-man roster and only three free agents. Burrows argues Boston may need to attach prospects to shed expensive contracts like Trevor Story or Masataka Yoshida.

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