The Boston Red Sox are expected to be playoff contenders in 2025 and they could use another late-inning reliever.
MLB analyst Zach Pressnell of FanSided proposed a deal that would see the Red Sox acquiring Robert Suarez from the San Diego Padres in a four-player blockbuster.
Red Sox acquire:
Padres acquire:
- Yoeilin Cespedes
- Hunter Dobbin
- Miguel Bleis
- The proposed trade would be a major move for Boston, as it would bring Suarez—who has the potential to serve as the team’s closer—in exchange for three prospects.
Suarez inked a five-year, $46 million contract with the Padres, including an opt-out clause after the 2025 season that he’s expected to use. In 2024, he posted a 9-3 record with a 2.77 ERA over 65 games and converted 36 out of 42 save opportunities, making him a strong contender for the Red Sox’s closer role.
In return, Boston would trade Cespedes, a 19-year-old middle infield prospect ranked seventh in their organization. He excelled in rookie ball in 2024, batting .319 with 5 home runs and 24 RBIs.
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Additionally, the deal would include Bleis, the Red Sox’s 12th-ranked prospect. The 21-year-old outfielder, who signed in 2021 and reached the A level in 2024, hit .221 with 11 home runs and 47 RBIs between the A+ and A levels.The final piece would be Dobbins, a right-handed pitcher ranked 13th among Boston’s prospects. Drafted in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB draft, Dobbins advanced to AAA in 2024, recording an 8-5 record with a 3.08 ERA over 25 starts.
