The agent for Blake Swihart, a former top prospect who has battled injuries and struggled to find playing time with the Red Sox, has requested that his client be traded out of Boston.
Agent Brodie Scoffield told NBC Sports Boston on Tuesday that he has informed the Red Sox of his trade wish for Swihart, who has just 32 plate appearances this season.
"We've had conversations with the team, and they're aware of how we feel," Scoffield told NBC Sports Boston. "Blake's in a really difficult position. We've got a switch-hitter, offensive impact player, and his bat deserves a chance to be in the lineup.