Yoenis Cespedes Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Red Sox Star

Yoenis Cespedes' tenure with the Boston Red Sox could be coming to an end as the team has reportedly traded the slugging outfielder to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Rick Porcello.

Continue for updates. 

Thursday, Dec. 11

Cespedes Reportedly Traded to Tigers for Porcello

C.J. Nitkowski of Fox Sports 1 reports that Cespedes has been traded to the Tigers:

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Told Cespedes to Detroit, Porcello to Boston is done.

— CJ Nitkowski (@CJNitkowski) December 11, 2014"

Tuesday, Dec. 9 

Reds Reportedly Interested in Cespedes

According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, the Reds have expressed interest in acquiring Cespedes from the Red Sox, although little progress has been made:

Monday, Dec. 8

Porcello Trade Unlikely to Happen

Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com reports that the Red Sox were considering a Yoenis Cespedes-Rick Porcello trade, but ultimately decided against it: 

Sunday, Dec. 7

Multiple Teams Interested in Cespedes

Michael Slivermann of the Boston Herald and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports report on the latest rumors surrounding Yoenis Cespedes:

It's clear that Boston is seeking a pitcher who is ready to contribute right away for the 2015 club. Rick Porcello and Ian Kennedy represent middle of the rotation guys who each pitched over 200 innings in 2014, and each have ample experience in the big leagues. 

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Red Sox Looking to Trade Cespedes

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly shopping Yoenis Cespedes.

Jon Morosi of Fox Sports shared the report:

Another clue that the Red Sox may be shipping out Cespedes is what GM Ben Cherington said when introducing Hanley Ramirez to the club per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register:

Cespedes joined the Red Sox last season in the trade that sent Jon Lester to the Oakland Athletics. He hit .269 with five home runs and 33 RBI in 51 games with the club, finishing the season hitting .260 with 22 home runs and 100 RBI in 152 games between Boston and Oakland.    

Still, Cespedes is a year away from free agency and the Red Sox are loaded in the outfield. Ramirez will likely be moved to an outfield position to make room for young prospect Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, per the ESPN report. Meanwhile, the team still has Rusney Castillo, Mookie Betts, Shane Victorino, Allen Craig and Jackie Bradley Jr. as options in the outfield. 

Thus, Cespedes is a surplus to requirements and the team's best trade chip. It's hardly surprising the Red Sox are shopping him.