Could the Boston Red Sox, currently in second place in the American League Wild Card race, take action to strengthen their roster for postseason qualification? The American online media outlet "TWSN" projected that "Boston will acquire Atlanta Braves star hitter Matt Olson through a trade."
Boston is currently engaged in a fierce race for position in the American League East, trailing the first-place Toronto Blue Jays by three games. The competition is intense, with all four teams in the division recording over 50 wins. "TWSN" noted, "The team that secures the division title will be the one that makes the boldest moves before the deadline."
"TWSN" stated, "Boston desperately needs to bolster its first base position with a power hitter. Currently, Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez are sharing the role, but they need a veteran power hitter to stabilize the lineup like Olson." It added, "Olson is one of the most attractive cards in the trade market right now."
Olson, who was the National League home run king last season, is also maintaining elite production this season. He signed a contract with Atlanta in 2022 worth a total of $168 million for eight years, with a cost-effective average of $22 million per year, and has a contract that runs through 2029.
The outlet analyzed, "Atlanta is currently struggling significantly with a .500 winning percentage, and it is time to consider a restructure centered around MVP Ronald Acuña Jr.," adding, "Utilizing 31-year-old Olson to bolster their prospect resources is also a realistic option."
Regarding the package Boston could offer, "TWSN" projected, "It could include first base resources within the team, as well as top 100 prospects Franklin Arias and Jostinson Garcia." However, it seems that Roman Anthony, the team's top prospect and future right fielder, will be excluded from the trade.
"TWSN" emphasized, "Now is the time for Boston, which cannot afford to fall behind the Yankees and Blue Jays, to make proactive moves. Having faced struggles in recent years, they must ensure postseason competitiveness this time. Olson is the most suitable card for that reinforcement."
Meanwhile, this report is merely a projected scenario from "TWSN," and there is no confirmation of actual trade negotiations or specific contact.
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