Red Sox Explore Options to Fill Rotation Void with Lefty Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox are still on the hunt for a top-of-the-rotation starter, and a new name has emerged in trade talks: Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans. The 2024 All-Star posted a solid 3.14 ERA in 32 starts last season but missed three months with a strained rotator cuff, limiting him to just 13 starts with an unspectacular 4.67 ERA.
While the Royals would prefer a right-handed hitting outfielder as compensation for Ragans, their consideration of Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is notable. Duran, a left-handed swinger, could potentially be part of a package deal that brings in the highly sought-after pitcher.
Beyond the Monster executive editor Ed Hand proposed adding left-handed hurler Kyle Harrison to the mix, citing his "terrific pedigree" and controllable contract. Harrison was once considered one of baseball's top prospects but has fallen slightly in stock since being acquired by the Red Sox from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Bay Area.
The 24-year-old Harrison allowed four earned runs in 12 innings with 13 strikeouts and five walks for Boston this season. He would bring an affordable contract off a down year, making him an attractive option for the Red Sox.
If Duran were to be included in a deal for Ragans, it's unclear whether he would constitute a "really big return" worth a $15 million ace pitcher. However, the possibility of adding two high-quality players to their rotation makes the Red Sox pursuit of Ragans worth exploring.
The Boston Red Sox are still on the hunt for a top-of-the-rotation starter, and a new name has emerged in trade talks: Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans. The 2024 All-Star posted a solid 3.14 ERA in 32 starts last season but missed three months with a strained rotator cuff, limiting him to just 13 starts with an unspectacular 4.67 ERA.
While the Royals would prefer a right-handed hitting outfielder as compensation for Ragans, their consideration of Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is notable. Duran, a left-handed swinger, could potentially be part of a package deal that brings in the highly sought-after pitcher.
Beyond the Monster executive editor Ed Hand proposed adding left-handed hurler Kyle Harrison to the mix, citing his "terrific pedigree" and controllable contract. Harrison was once considered one of baseball's top prospects but has fallen slightly in stock since being acquired by the Red Sox from the San Francisco Giants in a trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Bay Area.
The 24-year-old Harrison allowed four earned runs in 12 innings with 13 strikeouts and five walks for Boston this season. He would bring an affordable contract off a down year, making him an attractive option for the Red Sox.
If Duran were to be included in a deal for Ragans, it's unclear whether he would constitute a "really big return" worth a $15 million ace pitcher. However, the possibility of adding two high-quality players to their rotation makes the Red Sox pursuit of Ragans worth exploring.
. and if harrison's part of the deal, that's a nice bonus – he's shown promise in the past and now's a steal due to his down year 
. maybe they're gonna get ragans for a decent price and just go with a "meh" player like duran? or am i overthinking this too much 
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, 3.14 ERA is not exactly stellar for a guy who's supposed to be a top-of-the-rotation starter! You gotta think about the cost vs the reward here... if you're gonna give up an outfielder like Jarren Duran or Kyle Harrison, are they really worth it? I'm all for getting that ace pitcher, but let's not get ahead of ourselves 
... he's one of the few solid players we have on this team and now they wanna give up a piece of it for some lefty pitcher who had a pretty rough season? 
And what's with the idea that we need to give up Duran just to get Ragans? I mean, is that really worth it? 
like duh we need someone with some real power on the mound and not just another guy who's gonna be injured all the time
Cole Ragans is literally my GOAT and I've been saying it since he made his MLB debut 
but seriously, if they can get him in a package with Harrison, that's like the ultimate win for me! 
The rotation has been lacking so much and I'm all about adding some depth and talent to our team 
Jarren Duran would be a great addition too, he's got skills and could bring some excitement to our lineup 
. He had some good moments last season, I'll give him that. But the injury concerns and the 4.67 ERA in his limited starts? Yeah, that's not exactly what you want from a top-of-the-rotation starter 
. He's got the talent, but it's all about the timing and consistency at this level. If you're gonna give up a guy like Duran for Ragans, it's gotta be because you really think Ragans is the real deal 
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they got Harrison and Duran already... it's like they think they need a whole team of allstars or something 
just my 2 cents, maybe the rotation is good enough if they can get ragans on a decent contract 
...Durans not exactly a game-changer in my opinion, i mean i like the kid but he's still figuring out his swing and defense 
...not sure if 15 mil for Ragans is too much considering they just gave up Devers...but im down for some bullpen depth and a boost in the rotation 
and then he'll be gone again. anyway, if Duran gets thrown into the deal, it's gotta be for something more than just "we really like your swing" 
Cole Ragans is literally my new fave player in the MLB! 
And yeah, Jarren Duran is totes worth considering, I mean who wouldn't want that bat in our lineup? 
Harrison sounds like a great addition tho, his contract is like super affordable this season and he was a top prospect once