Dodgers Floated As Trade Partner For Red Sox Outfielder In Extremely Surprising Move

Could the Red Sox actually make a deal with the Dodgers this offseason?

The Boston Red Sox likely will be creative this offseason.

Boston's biggest roster need is in the starting rotation, without a doubt. The Red Sox have already been linked to multiple free agent hurlers but will likely also be active in the trade market. The Red Sox have finished in last place in the American League East in each of the last two seasons and need to go big this offseason.

One player who could end up finding himself playing elsewhere this offseason as a result of a trade possibly could be outfielder Alex Verdugo. He had his name in trade rumors on multiple occasions throughout the 2023 campaign and could be on the way out of town. One team that could have interest -- although it would be surprising -- could be the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB Trade Rumors Nick Deeds. 

"As unusual as it would be for the Dodgers to trade for Verdugo just four seasons after including him in the package that brought Mookie Betts from Boston to LA, Verdugo would be an excellent fit for the Dodgers, who are set to lose lefty corner bats David Peralta and Jason Heyward to free agency this offseason," Deeds said. "Though a healthy season from Gavin Lux would allow Betts to patrol right field on a regular basis again in 2024 after spending much of 2023 on the infield dirt, the club still figures to be in need of an outfield regular alongside Betts and James Outman.

"Additionally, Verdugo’s left-handed bat would complement the right-handed bat of Chris Taylor, who figures to play a utility role in both the infield and outfield next season."

Verdugo came over to the Red Sox from the Dodgers in a deal centered around outfielder Mookie Betts. A move back to the Dodgers certainly would be surprising. Los Angeles does have plenty of young pitching talent so a move could make sense, but should be considered very unlikely at this point. 

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