The Boston Red Sox took care of business on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, but that doesn't change the fact that the club needs more offense from the right side of the plate.This was the case before Trevor Story got hurt and has only been amplified since. Story was supposed to be one of the club's most prominent and consistent righty hitters, along with Willson Contreras. But Story is on the Injured List and isn't going to be back for a while. The Red Sox currently sit at 26-34 on the season and in last place in the American League East. Clearly, Boston needs more. On Wednesday, ESPN's Buster Olney joined the "Just Baseball Show" and noted that Boston is "aggressively" looking for a right-handed bat and that it could be a case that Boston is willing to take on a bad contract to get a deal done. On Thursday, Olney doubled down on X on that report. "Some trade stuff: Tigers are telling other teams: As of now, they're not selling. The sweep of the Rays will fuel their hope of climbing back into the AL race," Olney wrote. "The Red Sox are signaling to other teams that not only are they looking to add a right-handed bat, but they're also willing to spend [money] to do it. Right now, there is very little relief help available. Clubs looking for bullpen additions say even the worst teams won't talk bullpen swaps... yet." The Red Sox Are Looking To Make MovesDec 9, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow speaks with the media
Why a Red Sox-Padres Blockbuster Makes Sense for Both Teams
The Boston Red Sox are looking to add a right-handed bat and should have the San Diego Padres on the phone.
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