BLOCKBUSTER CONFIRMED: Red Sox Projected for EXPENSIVE Trade for Two-Time Cy Young Jacob deGrom.vc
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox’s aggressive pursuit of pitching depth is far from over. Following the acquisition of Sonny Gray, a high-ranking MLB official and World Series champion has been linked to a projected blockbuster trade that would send expensive right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom to Fenway Park.
This move, while purely a projection from baseball insiders, would instantly fulfill Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow’s stated goal of acquiring a true No. 2 starter to pair with ace Garrett Crochet.
The Target: Jacob deGrom — The $185 Million Ace
The target is two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, currently with the Texas Rangers.
- The Expensive Asset: DeGrom is owed an estimated $95 million over the next three seasons, making him a high-cost but high-reward acquisition. The trade would require the Red Sox to take on the remaining salary of his $185 million deal.
- The High-Ranking Official Connection: The reference to a “high-ranking MLB official and World Series champion” strongly suggests the Red Sox are willing to leverage their relationship with figures within the Rangers’ or other competitive front offices (which are often staffed by former players or executives with championship rings) to secure this move. The Rangers, having already secured a World Series title in 2023, might look to shed salary and add prospects to maintain their depth, making deGrom expendable despite his star power.
The Legendary Pitching Punch
Insiders believe deGrom would be a “perfect fit” for the Red Sox rotation, creating one of the most fearsome duos in the American League:
| Pitcher | Hand | Role in Rotation | Rationale |
| Garrett Crochet | Left | No. 1 Ace | Cy Young runner-up; the power-lefty centerpiece of the staff. |
| Jacob deGrom | Right | No. 2 Ace | Provides over a decade of sensational results and experience as a mentor for the younger staff. |
This pairing—a young, high-velocity lefty with a veteran, precision-focused righty—would instantly give the Red Sox the rotation firepower needed to challenge the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.
The move, if executed, would signal an even greater willingness by the Red Sox to spend money via trades, especially if they lose out on free agents like Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, or Kyle Schwarber. For now, all eyes are on Breslow to see if he converts this expensive projection into a reality.
