The Boston Red Sox ripped off **15 straight wins**, tying their franchise record today after beating the Baltimore Orioles. Seriously, **15!** They even get a shot to break that record tonight in the final game of the series. This team, which was sitting at the bottom of the MLB, is now a top-five AL squad, firmly planted in the playoff race. With that kind of turnaround, you know they gotta be buyers at the trade deadline. And what’s their big weakness? The middle infield. It’s screaming for a slugger to come in and make some noise.
The Nationals Star Boston Needs
Enter CJ Abrams, the Washington Nationals’ two-time All-Star. If the Nats decide to start losing more and become sellers at the deadline, Mark Feinsand from MLB.com says Abrams is the first guy they’d try to deal. Why? Because Abrams has only **two years of arbitration left** before hitting free agency. If Washington can’t lock him down with an extension, his time there is finite, right? So, shipping him off to Boston makes total sense because the Red Sox actually have what the Nats desperately need: pitching. Remember how Boston “fleeced” Jake Bennett from them? This time, the Nats will be looking for some proven arms, for real.
Why Abrams’ Bat Is Made For Fenway
This guy’s swing is perfect for Boston. Even as a lefty, Abrams is a pull hitter who absolutely *crushes* the ball. Most of his home runs this season have soared **over 400 feet**, which is like **20 feet deeper** than the average depth of Fenway’s deep right field. Picture that! He’s not just hitting them out, he’s launching them into orbit. His slashing line is sitting pretty at **.279/.354/.538/.892** with **19 doubles**, an insane **24 home runs**, and an MLB-leading **76 RBI in just 98 games**. That’s not good, that’s *elite* production! To make this happen, Boston would likely offer up pitchers Connelly Early and Kyson Witherspoon, maybe some other prospects. The Nats’ offense is one of the best in MLB, but they’re still a .500 team, meaning their pitching needs a serious boost. Abrams could be that final piece Boston needs to go all the way this season. Hopefully, they’re already having a serious chat with the Nats!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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