MLB Rumors: 3 Red Sox Players Listed As Trade Candidates
In his early preview, he listed three potential trade chips from Boston’s farm system: Marcelo Mayer, Franklin Arias, and Yoelin Cespedes.
While the Red Sox have made strides with the emergence of rookie Kristian Campbell and a promising major league lineup, their rotation still lacks depth — making a trade for a top-tier arm like Miami's Sandy Alcantara a possibility.
#RedSox No. 3 prospect Marcelo Mayer has six hits in his last 16 at-bats, including a pair of homers and a double with 12 RBIs.@USAFRecruiting #AimHigh pic.twitter.com/Wrw1cOS1GE
— Worcester Red Sox (@WooSox) April 22, 2025
Schoenfield suggested that the Red Sox, armed with a wealth of infield talent, could make a significant move.
“Roman Anthony is a nonstarter, but maybe Marcelo Mayer?” he wrote, pointing out that Trevor Story is still under contract for two more years, which could make Mayer more expendable in the short term.
Mayer, ranked among MLB’s top prospects, has four home runs and 22 RBIs in 17 games at Triple-A Worcester. Arias and Cespedes, meanwhile, are younger but highly regarded and could appeal to a rebuilding Marlins team looking for upside.
Franklin Arias’ start has been nothing short of elite.
— G.G. (@ggeiss_mlb) April 16, 2025
In 10 games w/ Salem:
• 16-39 (.410 AVG)
• 3 XBH
• 4 BB/6 K
• H in 9/10 (including 5 multi-hit games); on-base for 10/10 games
This bat and a plus-graded glove??
I’m telling you, he’s a T25 prospect by the end of 2025. pic.twitter.com/2uM1X35rKE
While trading Mayer would be a major decision, Schoenfield’s inclusion of his name shows the type of blockbuster move the Red Sox might consider.
Whether Boston parts with Mayer or opts for Arias or Cespedes instead, the front office is certainly in a position to make a major move if the right opportunity presents itself.
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