The Boston Red Sox need to add some firepower to the starting rotation at the trade deadline after its recent hot streak.
Boston has won three straight series against the American League-leading New York Yankees, National League-leading Philadelphia Phillies, and the rival Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox are five games above .500 at 40-35 and are just one game out of an American League Wild Card spot.
The Red Sox should get even better soon with Wilyer Abreu and Triston Casas both not too far away from making their return to the lineup. Things seem to be looking up for Boston and its fans should be excited right now. If the club can keep up this level of play, Boston should look to add help to the starting rotation this summer rather than selling."It's been a mixed bag for Yusei Kikuchi over the course of his three-year, $36 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays," Reuter said. "After pitching to an ugly 5.19 ERA in 100.
"The 33-year-old southpaw has been even better this year, posting a career-best 95.6 mph fastball velocity and generating a whiff rate of at least 25 percent with his entire four-pitch repertoire. The 3.57 FIP backing his 3.65 ERA provides plenty of reason for optimism going forward." It may be tough to get a deal done with the division rival, but Boston has the prospect capital needed to get something done. Landing someone like Kikuchi could help shore up the rotation while Boston attempts to get back to the playoffs.Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also is pursuing an MBA at Brandeis University.
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