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Post by Dale on Jan 10, 2021 4:35:35 GMT -6
Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports the Red Sox have been in “serious trade talks with multiple teams” centered around outfielder Andrew Benintendi.
Bowden reports the Red Sox are seeking a prospect package in return, with an emphasis on acquiring an outfielder or pitcher as the potential centerpiece. However, a deal doesn’t appear imminent. Benintendi is coming off a massively disappointing 2020 campaign in which he posted a disastrous .442 OPS and was limited to just 14 games due to a strained rib cage. The 26-year-old former elite prospect eclipsed the 15-homer and 20-steal plateaus in back-to-back seasons, after putting together a strong rookie debut in 2016, before enduring a dismal 2019 campaign in which he recorded an underwhelming .266/.343/.431 triple-slash line with 13 homers and 10 steals in 615 plate appearances. It makes sense for the Red Sox to explore his trade value, especially with plenty of veteran sluggers still floating out there in free agency.
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Post by Dale on Jan 13, 2021 5:04:48 GMT -6
A rival executive tells MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that he would be "shocked" if Andrew Benintendi is not traded before the end of this weekend.
We've seen growing buzz in recent days about a move involving Benintendi, with the Rangers, Astros, and Athletics being floated Tuesday as some of the possible suitors. Miami was known to have serious interest but apparently had trouble lining up a return package to Boston's liking. Benintendi suffered through a miserable, injury-plagued 2020 season and wasn't particularly great in 2019, but he posted a strong .290/.366/.465 batting line over 148 games in 2018 and finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year balloting in 2017 with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. The 26-year-old outfielder is under club control through 2022.
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Post by Dale on Feb 11, 2021 5:03:55 GMT -6
Royals acquired OF Andrew Benintendi and cash, Red Sox acquired OF Franchy Cordero, RHP Josh Winckowski and three players to be named later and Mets acquired OF Khalil Lee in a three-team trade.
The swap has now officially been announced by the teams involved. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com says that the Royals will be getting $2.8 million from the Red Sox to cover part of Benintendi's $6.6 million salary for 2021. In one respect it's a surprise that Boston chose to sell low on their former top prospect, but evidently there wasn't a lot of hope that the 26-year-old would right the ship. Benintendi gets a much-needed fresh start in Kansas City, and he'll be under team control for 2022, too. Cordero is likely penciled in as the Red Sox' left fielder for now, although it's possible they'll add someone else (Jackie Bradley Jr.?)
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