The Boston Pink Sox are within the good place to take a purchaser strategy to subsequent Tuesday’s MLB commerce deadline, which begs the plain query: Who ought to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow pursue earlier than the time passes?
Boston entered the All-Star break catching as much as the division-leading Baltimore Orioles whereas proudly owning the ultimate wild-card spot within the American League. However ever since Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck rejoined the Pink Sox following the Midsummer Traditional, the group has fallen to a 1-5 stretch, getting anchored by some obtrusive voids to be stuffed — particularly if the group intends to place its greatest foot ahead earlier than groups start clinching their playoff berths forward of October.
Right here’s a trio of place gamers Boston might take into account:
Luis Rengifo, infielder (Los Angeles Angels)
Rengifo returned from the injured checklist on Tuesday after struggling a wrist harm, however the 27-year-old amassed an spectacular 69-game stretch with the Angels earlier than happening — logging a .315 batting common with 79 base hits and 6 residence runs. Rengifo is defensively versatile, taking part in third base and second base whereas additionally having expertise within the outfield from final season. Nevertheless, what makes Rengifo essentially the most very best of choices for the Pink Sox is the six-year veteran’s right-handed bat, which might do wonders by Boston’s lineup.
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Justin Turner, infielder/designated hitter (Toronto Blue Jays)
The 39-year-old spent final season with the Pink Sox, taking up a management position in Boston’s clubhouse. Now, because the group, much like 2023, inches nearer towards playoff rivalry within the second half of 2024, Turner might ship that very same impression to a younger roster trying to make some noise. It’s additionally value noting that beginning first baseman Triston Casas, who’s been on the 60-day injured checklist with a rib harm, stays sidelined, permitting Turner to carry the fort down defensively and slide into the designated hitter’s position every time wanted. Turner is hitting .236 with six residence runs and 30 RBIs up to now.
Jazz Chisholm Jr., infielder/outfielder (Miami Marlins)
Each commerce deadline hypothesis checklist wants a wild card candidate, and that’s the place Chisholm, the flashiest among the many trio, enters the dialogue. Chisholm, not like Rengifo and Turner, is a left-handed bat however does present defensive versatility with extra athleticism and upside. For the reason that Marlins are within the midst of a dumpster fireplace season — sitting dead-last within the Nationwide League East — Miami is the proper candidate to promote and permit groups reminiscent of Boston to rummage by the roster. Chisholm, 26, has batted .251 with 13 residence runs, 47 RBIs and 21 stolen bases, and will present some center infield assist, too.
