MLB Insider Floats Red Sox As Possible Landing Spot For Young NL Starter

After signing All-Star starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, the Boston Red Sox still have work to do to add to their rotation.

Further additions could come through trades, particularly for pitchers with multiple years of team control. And when discussing options that make sense, a talented starter in South Florida could be a fit for the Red Sox.

In a new column Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan named Boston as a team that could make sense to trade for Miami Marlins left-hander Jesús Luzardo. Passan also listed the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets and New York Yankees as potential landing spots for the 26-year-old.

Luzardo would fit a need for the Red Sox as a young starter growing into his own. The lefty tossed a career-high 178 2/3 innings for the Marlins in 2023, going 10-10 with a 3.58 ERA while striking out 10.5 batters per nine innings. More importantly, Luzardo has three years of team control, which would give the Red Sox stability in the rotation beyond 2024.

Behind Giolito and young righty Brayan Bello, the rest of Boston’s rotation for 2024 remains unclear. Trading for Luzardo would bolster another spot for this season and beyond.

Passan also connected Boston to free agent outfielder Teoscar Hernández, following up on previous rumors.

Just a few days into 2024, the Red Sox still could make plenty of impact transactions before the start of spring training.