Any time a high profile player is potentially available we have to wonder if the Boston Red Sox will get involved. This isn’t one of those times.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) reports that the Seattle Mariners are actively making an effort to trade infielder Robinson Cano. The eight-time All-Star could generate some interest on the trade market but he’s not an option the Red Sox should touch with a ten-foot pole.
This is despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of incumbent second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who missed almost the entire 2018 season and remains questionable for the start of next season.