Andrew Benintendi has had a rough couple years. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Andrew Benintendi was once a key part of the future of the Boston Red Sox. Now, he's reportedly on the way out.
The Red Sox outfielder was traded to the Kansas City Royals as part of a three-team trade on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In return, the Red Sox will receive outfielder Franchy Cordero from the New York Mets, who will in turn receive outfield prospect Khalil Lee.
Outfield prospect Khalil Lee is expected to go to the New York Mets in the three-way deal with Boston and KC that would send Andrew Benintendi to the Royals.