Red Sox Could Find Deadline Power Fix in Proposed Trade for Rangers Slugger
he Boston Red Sox do not need a perfect hitter at the trade deadline. They need a hitter who can change the scoreboard with one swing.
According to NESN’s contributor Andrew Gould, that is what makes Jake Burger such an interesting name for Boston.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently listed Burger among eight trade candidates who could benefit from a change of scenery before the deadline. The Texas Rangers are not exactly buried in the standings, but their position creates an interesting situation. At 32-34, they remain within striking distance in the American League West. Still, Feinsand noted that Texas could look to replenish its farm system after acquiring MacKenzie Gore in the offseason.
That could open the door for a team like the Red Sox.
Burger would not arrive as a clean, all-around offensive answer. He is not that type of player. He does not walk much, he does not bring a strong on-base profile, and his contact concerns are real. But Boston’s offense has reached a point where raw power has to matter.
The Red Sox entered this stretch with an MLB-low 49 home runs. That number explains why a flawed slugger can still become a logical target. Boston has struggled to generate instant offense, and too many rallies have required multiple singles, perfect sequencing, or defensive help from the opponent.
Burger would give the lineup something it badly lacks: immediate right-handed damage.
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