The Boston Purple Sox have addressed their want for a brief shortstop.
At present, they acquired veteran utilityman Adalberto Mondesi from the Kansas Metropolis Royals in trade for left-hander Josh Taylor and a participant to be named later.
The Purple Sox have been in want of a brief answer after the damage to Trevor Story and have addressed their want for some further depth within the infield.
Nonetheless, Purple Sox analyst Chris Cotillo believes that there nonetheless could possibly be extra to come back.
With Taylor now gone, Boston may use one other left-handed reliever, and there are many them who’ve nonetheless but to be signed.
The Purple Sox by no means shut the door on something however it would not shock me if that is it for positional additions. Kiké at SS, Duvall in CF, then Arroyo/Mondesi at 2B.
The lack of Taylor does open up the potential for the addition of a lefty reliever. A lot FAs accessible.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) January 24, 2023
This might probably open the door for the Purple Sox to perform a little bit extra this offseason.
Lefties Andrew Chafin and Matt Moore are each nonetheless out on the free agent market and seeking to be signed.
Moore may fill the function of a swingman if signed.
He transitioned to a aid function in 2022, however does have a background of beginning.
The Purple Sox have loads of query marks when regarding their rotation, and Moore may make a spot begin often.
Chafin can be an attention-grabbing addition too if the Purple Sox resolve to go that route.
He posted a 2.83 ERA this previous season with the Detroit Tigers and could possibly be of use to the Sox.
Taylor missed the 2022 season as a result of again points, however having an additional lefty reliever wouldn’t damage the group as we transfer nearer to the beginning of spring coaching and the 2023 season.
