The Boston Red Sox reportedly don't want to move Mookie Betts, but that doesn't change the fact that their payroll needs to be slashed.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Red Sox are eyeing the starting rotation as the solution:
"Multiple executives this week said they believe a potential trade involving 2018 American League MVP Mookie Betts is unlikely to happen. The Boston Red Sox, who are looking to cut payroll, instead are trying to move salary in the form of a pitcher—either David Price or Nathan Eovaldi.