Sean McAdam: Signing of Ranger Suárez could well lead to Red Sox trading young starter
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Key Points:
- The Red Sox signed left-handed starter Ranger Suárez shortly after losing out on free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, shifting focus to strengthening their pitching rotation.
- With Suárez joining Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray, Brayan Bello, and Johan Oviedo, the Red Sox now have five healthy, established starters, plus several veterans and promising young left-handed pitchers, creating a deep and experienced rotation.
- Long-term contracts for Crochet, Suárez, and Bello provide a solid pitching foundation through the next several years, while prospects like Payton Tolle and Connelly Early may be used as trade assets to address offensive needs.
- The team is exploring trades to acquire a significant run-producing bat, potentially involving outfielders and young pitchers, with
