The idea of the Red Sox trading for Ryan Mountcastle emerged on Athlon Sports after recent updates about Jarren Duran. With the trade deadline approaching at the end of July, the Boston Red Sox’s strategy remains unclear. Despite the team’s poor performance in the American League East, they had the potential to lead the division at the start of the season. If the Red Sox decide to pursue trades, their focus should be on first base, a position they’ve been trying to strengthen with only average players lately. Mike Cole from NESN suggested a trade for Ryan Mountcastle of the Baltimore Orioles, noting that Jim Bowden from The Athletic mentioned Mountcastle might be available.

“Mountcastle is likely a sensible low-risk acquisition. However, as Bowden points out, he’s currently injured. The 28-year-old is sidelined with a hamstring injury, which can be persistent. Being a right-handed hitter, he could bring balance to the lineup once fit. Although his power numbers have declined since his rookie season in 2021, when he hit 33 home runs with 89 RBIs, there have been stretches in his career where he performed exceptionally,” Cole commented. Mountcastle’s injury is a concern, but when fit, he has shown the potential to be a strong player. His peak performance was in 2021, with 33 home runs. In 2023 and 2024, he hit 18 and 13 homers respectively, raising doubts about his power. Nevertheless, he maintained an OPS+ above 110 during those years.

This report was initially covered by Athlon Sports on June 4, 2025.

The idea of the Red Sox trading for Ryan Mountcastle emerged on Athlon Sports after recent updates about Jarren Duran. With the trade deadline approaching at the end of July, the Boston Red Sox’s strategy remains unclear. Despite the team’s poor performance in the American League East, they had the potential to lead the division at the start of the season.

If the Red Sox decide to pursue trades, their focus should be on first base, a position they’ve been trying to strengthen with only average players lately. Mike Cole from NESN suggested a trade for Ryan Mountcastle of the Baltimore Orioles, noting that Jim Bowden from The Athletic mentioned Mountcastle might be available.

“Mountcastle is likely a sensible low-risk acquisition. However, as Bowden points out, he’s currently injured. The 28-year-old is sidelined with a hamstring injury, which can be persistent. Being a right-handed hitter, he could bring balance to the lineup once fit. Although his power numbers have declined since his rookie season in 2021, when he hit 33 home runs with 89 RBIs, there have been stretches in his career where he performed exceptionally,” Cole commented. Mountcastle’s injury is a concern, but when fit, he has shown the potential to be a strong player. His peak performance was in 2021, with 33 home runs. In 2023 and 2024, he hit 18 and 13 homers respectively, raising doubts about his power. Nevertheless, he maintained an OPS+ above 110 during those years.

This report was initially covered by Athlon Sports on June 4, 2025.