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Red Sox Eyeing Angels' Jose Soriano as Trade Deadline Looms
20 Jul
Summary
- Red Sox need starting pitcher due to injuries
- Considering 26-year-old Jose Soriano of the Angels
- Soriano has shown promise but inconsistent performance
The Boston Red Sox are currently in the market for a starting pitcher as the MLB trade deadline approaches. This need has become increasingly apparent due to a series of injuries to their pitching staff, including Taner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and the season-ending injury to Hunter Dobbins.
While Garrett Crochet has been a bright spot in the rotation, the rest of the Red Sox starters have been inconsistent. In an effort to bolster their chances of contending, the team is "asking around" about a potential trade target from the AL West: Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels.
Soriano, a 26-year-old right-hander, has shown promise this season, posting a 3.90 ERA in 20 starts. However, his performance has been somewhat erratic, with a 4.67 ERA and a 49-21 strikeout-to-walk ratio in his last eight outings since early June. The Red Sox are intrigued by Soriano's potential, as he still has three more years of arbitration eligibility, making him more than just a rental option.
While Soriano may not be as high-profile a trade target as some other pitchers, the Red Sox believe he could be a valuable addition to their rotation. The team is hoping that Soriano's ceiling is closer to the dominant performances he has shown at times, rather than the more inconsistent outings he has had in recent weeks.
The Red Sox are in need of a starting pitcher, and Soriano's combination of potential and team control make him an intriguing target as the trade deadline approaches.
