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How Red Sox trade deadline strategy might be impacted by Marcelo Mayer’s injury | Chris Cotillo
Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox seem to be on the hunt for controllable starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. While a rental pitcher could make sense, it would be better for Boston if it could acquire a pitcher with two or three years of team control beyond this season.
Arraez is on a one-year, $14 million deal and is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season. For that reason alone, the Padres may look to trade him. The Athletic also believes that's the case, naming some interesting trade scenarios that could play out for the left-handed hitter.