If you move Bogaerts you acknowledge that you re not a likely World Series contender this year - MLB insiders anticipate Boston Red Sox to trade Xander Bogaerts if team gives up on World Series ambition Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

If you move Bogaerts you acknowledge that you re not a likely World Series contender this year - MLB insiders anticipate Boston Red Sox to trade Xander Bogaerts if team gives up on World Series ambition

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is a highly sought-after player right now. The are approaching the trade deadline as potential sellers, with Xander Bogaerts being a top target for many teams. Bogaerts has had a tremendous season with a batting average of .312. The All-Star is also in the final year of his contract, making him the perfect rental piece for a championship contender. The Red Sox came into the 2022 season thinking that they would be one of the top teams in the . This has not been the case, with the , Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays all ahead in the standings. ESPN insider Jon Morosi believes that by trading Bogaerts, the Boston Red Sox would be giving up on the season. In a trade deadline discussion, he said: "If you move Bogaerts, you acknowledge that you're not a likely World Series contender this year -- which is the reality. They aren't." What to make of the Red Sox, Soto, more? A Trade Deadline roundtable discussion with me, ⁦⁩ and ⁦⁩ What to make of the Red Sox, Soto, more? A Trade Deadline roundtable discussion with me, ⁦⁩ and ⁦⁩ "What to make of the Red Sox, Soto, more? A Trade Deadline roundtable discussion with me, ⁦@jonmorosi and ⁦@alysonfooter" - Mark Feinsand Red Sox legend David Ortiz speaks for many fans in Boston, who do not want to see Bogaerts traded. David Ortiz knows exactly what the Red Sox need to do with Xander Bogaerts.
David Ortiz knows exactly what the Red Sox need to do with Xander Bogaerts. "David Ortiz knows exactly what the Red Sox need to do with Xander Bogaerts" - Surviving Grady The Boston Red Sox will be getting a lot of calls about their star shortstop in the next few weeks and will keep their options open.

What could the Boston Red Sox receive in exchange for Xander Bogaerts

Xander Bogaerts celebrating a home run If it were not for Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals, Xander Bogaerts would be the top trade target in the MLB. Bogaerts is one of the best offensive players in the league and is on a short contract. If a team wants to sign him for the long haul, they can set the terms of the contract. If they only want him for the remainder of the 2022 season, any team can do that too. Xander Bogaerts wants to star with the Boston Red Sox but understands how the business works. 'Everyone knows I want to be here but you don’t know how that’s going to play out.' - Xander Bogaerts Are we looking at Xander Bogaerts' last week at Fenway Park? Are we looking at Xander Bogaerts' last week at Fenway Park? 'Everyone knows I want to be here but you don’t know how that’s going to play out.' - Xander Bogaerts "Everyone knows I want to be here but you don’t know how that’s going to play out" - Xander Bogaerts This highlight package of Bogaerts on YouTube shows exactly what he brings to any team he is on. The Red Sox could reshape their roster over the next few weeks. If they do move Bogaerts, they may be giving up on this season but could be setting themselves up nicely for the future. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found