The Boston Red Sox have already bolstered their pitching staff this offseason by acquiring Garrett Crochet through a trade and signing Walker Buehler in free agency. However, their work may not be done. There’s still potential to enhance the roster, especially given the depth of tradeable assets Boston possesses.
The San Diego Padres are reportedly open to offers for ace Dylan Cease, particularly if they secure Roki Sasaki, and the Red Sox could be an ideal destination. Boston might construct a trade centered around first baseman Triston Casas to land Cease. This move would also open the door for Rafael Devers to shift to first base, potentially allowing the team to pursue Nolan Arenado or Alex Bregman as replacements at third base.
Here’s a possible trade proposal:
Boston Red Sox acquire:
- RHP Dylan Cease
San Diego Padres acquire:
- 1B Triston Casas
- RHP Richard Fitts (No. 10 prospect)
- INF Mikey Romero (No. 12 prospect)
Casas, despite being sidelined by injuries last season, remains a highly valuable trade asset. At 24 years old, he possesses the potential for an .800 to .900 OPS, a powerful bat, athleticism, and consistent hitting ability. He is also under team control for several more years.
Richard Fitts is a promising pitching prospect who posted an impressive 1.74 ERA in 20 2/3 MLB innings last season and could step into Cease’s role. Mikey Romero, a 20-year-old former first-round pick, offers high upside as an infielder despite some struggles during the 2023 season.
This trade would allow the Padres to add young talent to their roster while the Red Sox position themselves for a serious championship run in 2025. With their strong minor league system, Boston can afford to part with these assets to strengthen their rotation and fill gaps with proven MLB talent like Arenado or Bregman.
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