Red Sox Acquire Outfielder Tyler O'Neill From Cardinals
Key Takeaways:
- Red Sox acquire OF Tyler O'Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Red Sox give up reliever Nick Robertson and minor league pitching prospect Victor Santos in exchange.
- Move fills a key void in the Red Sox outfield.
Details of the Trade:
The Red Sox and Cardinals announced the trade on Friday night.
Boston gets a much-needed right-handed bat in O'Neill, who has a career .286 batting average and .826 OPS.
The Cardinals receive Robertson, a 25-year-old right-hander who has a 1.93 ERA in 22 games this season, and Santos, a 22-year-old right-hander who is considered one of the Red Sox's top pitching prospects.
Why the Red Sox Made the Trade:
The Red Sox were in need of an outfielder after trading away Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals earlier this season.
O'Neill fills that void and gives the Red Sox a power bat in the middle of their lineup.
The 28-year-old is a two-time Gold Glove winner and has hit 20 or more home runs in each of the past three seasons.
Why the Cardinals Made the Trade:
The Cardinals were looking to clear up some salary space and add some young talent to their farm system.
O'Neill was making $9.5 million this season, and the Cardinals have a number of other outfielders on their roster, including Dylan Carlson, Lars Nootbaar, and Juan Yepez.
Robertson and Santos are both considered to be high-upside prospects who could contribute to the Cardinals in the future.
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