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- However, time is of the essence as the rest of the American League East has improved while the Red Sox are largely running out the same roster that came up short in the wild card round last October to the New York Yankees. The good news is the Red Sox still have plenty of resources to trade and one player in particular that can help replace the production they’ll be missing with Alex Bregman is catching some steam as a potential trade candidate.
- Here’s why Isaac Paredes could be the next third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. Isaac Paredes could be a great fit in Boston's lineupFor starters, the Red Sox are in need of a third baseman and Isaac Paredes does just that.
- He does a little more as well with the ability to handle first base pretty well and can slide over to second base in a pinch.
- He of course can DH too and given the Red Sox could very possibly move an outfield bat before the end of the offseason (or in a trade for Paredes), the path to getting Paredes plate appearances as a DH would become easier. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMarcelo Mayer is slated to be the opening day third baseman at the moment, which would likely pan out better for Boston defensively, but Paredes has the more polished and productive bat at this point in their respective careers.
- As a versatile defender himself, a deal to acquire Paredes shouldn’t put Mayer’s playing time at risk, especially when the inevitable injury bug rolls through Boston. Offensively, Paredes and Fenway Park could be a match made in heaven.
