After the teardown of the 2018 championship team, it years for the Red Sox to build their major league roster and minor league depth up to a competitive level again, a process that took way too long for most of us. Wednesday’s trade of four prospects for lefthanded starting pitcher Garrett Crochet is the first official sign that the team is ready to be a contender again. There should be more to come, whether that be via free agency or in the trade market.
The Smash or Pass series has focused mainly on free agents.