Red Sox Infield Depth Fuels Early Trade Speculation

Despite being early in the MLB season, the Boston Red Sox have surged near the top of their division, driven by Trevor Story's strong play and key bullpen contributions from Aroldis Chapman and Justin Slaten. The team now faces a crowded infield with Story, Alex Bregman, and rookie Kristian Campbell, complicating the futures of top Triple-A prospects Marcelo Mayer and Vaughn Grissom. Trade speculation includes targeting Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Durán or sending Grissom to the Seattle Mariners to address their offensive needs. However, analysts widely dismiss rumors involving a Rafael Devers trade as highly unlikely. Most insiders caution that it remains too early for serious trade activity as teams continue to evaluate their rosters. This trend of premature trade chatter is also seen with other clubs, such as the Cardinals and Mets.