Breaking News: Red Sox Trade Talks Stall Over Masataka Yoshida’s Contract
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox were close to completing a trade for starting pitching, but the deal has stalled over the team’s insistence that the other team take on Masataka Yoshida’s contract, according to sources close to the negotiations.
The Red Sox were engaged in trade talks with the Seattle Mariners for one of their starting pitchers, with Luis Castillo being the primary target. However, the Mariners were unwilling to take on Yoshida’s contract, which has three years and $55.8 million remaining.
The Red Sox were willing to trade Triston Casas, their young first baseman, in exchange for Castillo, but only if the Mariners agreed to take on Yoshida’s contract. The team’s insistence on including Yoshida’s contract in the deal has caused the trade talks to stall.
“We’re not going to give away Triston Casas without getting something significant in return,” said a source close to the Red Sox. “And that includes getting out from under Yoshida’s contract.”
The Mariners were unwilling to take on Yoshida’s contract, citing concerns about his injury history and declining production. The team is already committed to paying a significant amount of money to its current players, and taking on Yoshida’s contract would have put a strain on their payroll.
The Red Sox are still looking to upgrade their starting pitching, and they may need to explore other options if the trade talks with the Mariners fall through. The team has been linked to several other starting pitchers, including free agents and trade targets.
The stalemate in the trade talks has left fans wondering what will happen next. Will the Red Sox be able to find a way to trade Yoshida’s contract, or will they need to look elsewhere for starting pitching help?
“I’m frustrated that the trade talks have stalled,” said Red Sox fan, John Smith. “I think Yoshida’s contract is a big problem, and I’m not sure why the team signed him to such a big deal in the first place.”
The Red Sox have not commented publicly on the trade talks, but sources close to the team say that they are still exploring all options.
“We’re not giving up on the trade talks yet,” said a source close to the Red Sox. “We’re still talking to the Mariners and other teams, and we’re hopeful that we can find a way to get a deal done.”
The Red Sox have until the end of the offseason to make a move, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what will happen next.
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