Red Sox Rumors: Craig Breslow Described as 'Most Active GM' in Trade Talks

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow does not appear to be settled with just one major trade.

Peter Gammons of NESN reported that others around MLB have described Breslow as being the "most active" general manager in trade talks and described his approach as "persistence."

The Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox on Dec. 11, dealing away four prospects, including No. 25 prospect Kyle Teel.

The Red Sox went 81-81 in 2024 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive season and the fifth time in the last six seasons. This came despite the team finishing sixth in hitting and saw a breakout season from outfielder Jarren Duran and a strong season from third baseman Rafael Devers.

Pitching was an issue as the staff had a 4.04 ERA that ranked in the bottom half of the league. While Crochet will help that, adding another arm could aid the rotation even more.

The Red Sox also have a lineup full of left-handed hitters, so adding a right-handed bat to replace Tyler O'Neill should be at the top of the wish list as well. While the team could look into free agency to fill those needs, dealing from a deep prospect pool could be attractive.

Whether it's through free agency or the trade market, it looks like Breslow is continuing to make moves to improve the Red Sox roster.