The Boston Red Sox face a challenging decision regarding one of their top sluggers. They recently welcomed back outfielder Tyler O’Neill, acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason, who has performed exceptionally well. However, O’Neill is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, raising uncertainty about his future with the Red Sox.
If the Red Sox are not in playoff contention around the trade deadline, O’Neill could be a trade candidate to acquire prospects. One team suggested as a potential destination for O’Neill is the Philadelphia Phillies, as reported by Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly.
“Tyler O’Neill recently went on the seven-day injured list with a concussion after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers on a fly ball. Before that, though, O’Neill had been performing at a very high level for the Boston Red Sox,” Kelly said. “Acquired in an offseason trade with the St. Louis Cardinals following a pair of injury-plagued seasons, O’Neill was slashing .313/.459/.750 with seven home runs and a 1.209 OPS in 15 games…
“The Phillies are a team that makes sense as a landing spot. Center fielder Johan Rojas is an elite defender whose bat has improved of late, but by late-July, it may be apparent he still needs more seasoning offensively at Triple-A. The Phillies also need more right-handed thump in their lineup.”
While O’Neill has been a standout player for Boston, the team may consider offering him a new contract if he continues to excel. Ultimately, the Red Sox hope to maintain their winning streak and retain O’Neill’s services.
