Red Sox Should Make Blockbuster Trade For Marlins Ace With Deal Possible

Boston has surprised people so far this season but could use one more ace

May 5, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; A general view of the Miami Marlins illuminated logo at loanDepot / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox have surprised some people so far this season.

Boston had low expectations heading into the 2024 campaign with many projecting the club to finish in last place in the American League East again. The Red Sox won just 78 games last season and entered the 2024 season with plenty of question marks.

The Red Sox are 7-3 through 10 games and the biggest reason for the club's success has been the starting rotation. Many questioned the Red Sox's rotation, but the club has had the best staff in baseball so far this season.

If the Red Sox can continue to find success and remain in contention throughout the summer, it would make sense to add around the trade deadline rather than sell. If Boston adds, it still could make sense to add more reinforcements to the rotation despite the early success.

One player who may end up being available is Miami Marlins ace Jesús Luzardo. He has been in trade rumors constantly over the last year and the Red Sox have been mentioned as a possible suitor on numerous occasions.

The Marlins have struggled so far this season and a possible trade of Luzardo is becoming even more possible, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.

"They've had unfortunate injuries in the rotation as their top starters, Sandy Alcántara and Eury Pérez needed Tommy John surgery and are out for the year, and starters Edward Cabrera and Braxton Garrett both began the season on the Injured List with shoulder inflammation.

"The Marlins have started 1-9 and yes, it's only a matter of time before they start trading, with lefty Jesús Luzardo the most likely player to be traded because every contending team -- from the (Baltimore Orioles) to the (New York Yankees) to the (Houston Astros) to the (Texas Rangers) to the (Los Angeles Dodgers) to the (Cincinnati Reds) -- will be pursuing him at the deadline."

Luzardo would be a perfect addition to the Boston rotation. He is young and under team control until 2027. Boston has one of the best farm systems in baseball and easily could meet whatever the Marlins' asking price could be.

The young lefty could not only help the Red Sox this season but for the foreseeable future. Why not take a chance on him if the Marlins are willing to listen?

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