There have been many questionable trade ideas for the Boston Red Sox after Rafael Devers refused to play first base for the team, with Triston Casas out for the entire campaign due to an injury.
However, if the Red Sox want to win a World Series, it might require them to make a move at first base. It’s uncertain who Boston will show interest in, but there was a recent name thrown out by Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller that could be a potential option.
He named Paul Goldschmidt of the New York Yankees, adding that if New York gets healthy, there could be a scenario where Goldschmidt doesn’t have much of a place to play.
“As things currently stand, there’s no chance the Yankees would trade away Paul Goldschmidt. He has been one of the four most valuable bats in their lineup. Opponents probably already should be intentionally walking Aaron Judge regularly, but it would become a much more common practice if Goldy’s bat vanished tomorrow.
“If a handful of things go in New York’s favor, though, flipping Goldschmidt for a starting pitcher could be on the table. The biggest one is that the 37-year-old first baseman needs to continue hitting well,” Miller wrote.
The Yankees moving Goldschmidt to the Red Sox might seem unlikely, but New York might be interested in adding a few of their players, with Boston’s farm system being as talented as it is.
Currently hitting .344 with four home runs and an OPS+ of 149, the Red Sox should consider him if the Yankees are willing to move on.
