Report: Red Sox Made Offer For Elly De La Cruz
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Boston Red Sox made a trade offer to the Cincinnati Reds for shortstop Elly De La Cruz, but the Reds rejected the proposal, which mainly included prospects, as they prefer young major league players in return.
- The Reds are open to trade talks for De La Cruz but demand a significant overpay, including players close to or already in the major leagues; this suggests Cincinnati aims to remain competitive in the near future.
- De La Cruz, a two-time All-Star and highly productive player under team control through 2029, is arbitration-eligible this winter, making him a valuable asset due to his speed, power, and arm strength.
- The Red Sox’s interest in De La Cruz stems from their weak shortstop performance this season, and they are also considering other controllable shortstops like Franklin Arias, Zach Neto, and CJ Abrams to strengthen their roster.
- Besides De La Cruz, the Red Sox have shown interest in Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, though the Reds are reluctant to trade him without a substantial offer, and some reports suggest Greene may no longer be available.
