The San Francisco Giants are hoping to compete in 2024 after a productive offseason. They have a 50-55 record going into games on July 27, falling short of preseason projections. Are the Boston Red Sox a good place to land Blake Snell, the current National League Cy Young Award winner?
On July 26, Jim Bowden of The Athletic responded to queries from readers concerning deadlines. A query on potential trade scenarios involving Snell between the Cardinals and Giants was raised. The former general manager talked about where he thought the southpaw would land most comfortably.
Regarding your inquiry regarding a possible Snell trade to St. Louis, I believe the first return would come from a pitching prospect for the Cardinals, perhaps Brian Holiday or Gordon Graceffo, and maybe
incorporate the previously stated PTBNL as well as one of their minor-league table-setters, such as outfielder Travis Honeyman, a third-round pick in 2023,” he responded. “If Snell is dealt, the Astros, Twins, and Red Sox seem like the best landing spots for him.”
The Red Sox have maneuvered their way into the playoffs.
For Boston, the first few months of the 2024 season have been somewhat of a roller coaster. By the end of April, they were 17–13, but by the beginning of June, things were looking dire. The team under manager Alex Cora finished 12–16, but that is when things started to turn around.
The Red Sox were 10.5 games out of first place in the American League East and 2.5 games behind in the morning of June 1.
games separating the last AL Wild Card berth. Boston is currently 5.5 games out of first place and one game behind the final postseason position on July 27 after going 26-18 over their next 44 games.