Red Sox In Serious Trade Talks Involving Andrew Benintendi
4 years agoThe Boston Red Sox are in serious trade talks with multiple teams regarding outfielder Andrew Benintendi as they look for more prospects with emphasis on pitching and the outfield, according to multiple sources. Nothing is imminent, however. Benintendi slashed .282/.359/.447 with 38 home runs, 78 doubles and 42 stolen bases in 333 games from 2016-18, but he took a step back in 2019 and played in just 14 games in 2020 due to injuries. The 26-year-old has two seasons remaining on his current deal before he can reach free agency, and he's due to make $6.6 million in 2021. The former top prospect hit just .103 with a .442 OPS in his 14 games during the shortened 2020 season. The left-handed hitter will come at a nice discount for fantasy managers this year who will be hoping for a bounce-back campaign, in Boston or elsewhere.
Source: The Athletic - Jim Bowden
Source: The Athletic - Jim Bowden