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Red Sox “Moving Closer” To Deal For Addison Reed

By Jeff Todd | July 31, 2017 at 9:21am CDT

Mets righty Addison Reed was never supposed to end up on the block; he was supposed to be setting up Jeurys Familia while helping the team back to the postseason. Obviously, that hasn’t worked out as hoped, though Familia’s injury has opened the door for Reed to take on a yet-more prominent role in New York. While his most recent run as a closer doesn’t move the needle on his value all that much, Reed’s successes in the ninth make for icing on the cake of a successful run with the Mets. On the year, he has posted a 2.57 ERA with 8.8 K/9 and just 1.1 BB/9 while earning a reasonable $7.75MM.

That very same success is almost certainly going to land Reed elsewhere by the end of the day, as he’s the top rental reliever available. We’ll track developments in his market in this post:

  • Nothing is done yet, but the Red Sox are “moving closer” to striking a deal to acquire Reed, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post (via Twitter).

Earlier Updates

  • The Indians are at least dabbling in the market for Reed, according to Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network (via Twitter). Cleveland seems to be angling for ways to add impactful pieces rather than just filling needs, per the report; of course, that also makes it fair to wonder whether the organization will really drive the bidding on any particular players. Clearly, the Indians don’t need to upgrade the back of their bullpen, but evidently see the merit in considering that possibility — perhaps as an alternative to adding a starter.
  • As of last night, the Red Sox were in talks involving Reed. While that connection seemed to be gaining some momentum at one point, it became apparent that there were still other organizations involved.
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  1. badco44

    6 years ago

    Mets wanting more… Postering til 4pm

    Reply
    • Bleeding Blue&Orange

      6 years ago

      As they should

      Reply
  2. Metsgoon

    6 years ago

    The Mets would be foolish to not wait until the last minute. It’s not like they’re getting back an Ahmed Rosario for a rental reliever in Reed but let teams sweat it out and squeezed to give a little more. Alderson has a proven track record of making the most out of expiring contracts when the right deal has presented itself i.e. Beltran, Dickey.

    Reply
  3. SimplyAmazin91

    6 years ago

    Could the Mets possibly be able to snag Groome or Chavis from the BoSox for Reed?

    Reply
    • jak9dmb

      6 years ago

      Groome isn’t going for anything, we’ll at least not unless it’s top shelf (e.g. Sale) return

      Reply
    • BoSoXaddict

      6 years ago

      I could see Chavis going for him however

      Reply
  4. Alan Maiman

    6 years ago

    I still don’t understand why they are desperately shopping a proven effective reliever who is 28 years old! Why aren’t they just looking to resign Reed as they plan for 2018 when, hopefully, the pitchers are healthy and Familia is back as closer? With their proven bullpen disaster this year, they are incapable of replacing what Reed gives them. Also, their history of evaluating “prospects” projects that they will trade him for a single A infielder whom we will never hear from again…

    Reply
    • metsfan31

      6 years ago

      Could not agree more, they should resign him and next season have Ramos, reed, and familia for 7, 8 and 9. They need to just get rid of Salas. He is trash this year

      Reply
    • Lotus1209

      6 years ago

      The Mets gm hates signing relievers to long-term deals. Reed will be looking for a 4 year deal, and considering how volatile relievers are I doubt he would make an exception

      Reply
      • MathTeacher

        6 years ago

        I’m with you. I love Reed and the idea of that 7-8-9 bullpen is awesome but not worth a 4 year deal. Only way to make it happen is keep Reed and put a qualifying offer on him which is probably never happening with a reliever

        Reply
    • Connorsoxfan

      6 years ago

      This doesn’t rule out resigning him they can trade him and then still give him 4/50 or whatever he wants and still have the prospects. Like what the Yankees did with Chapman and what Texas allegedly wants to do with Darvish.

      Reply
  5. mikearg

    6 years ago

    Because they can still sign him as a free agent after the season if they truly want him back. Why not get something in return?

    Reply
  6. Scott Burgos

    6 years ago

    This is a guy Alderson needs to sign. He’s 28 and in his prime, he proved he can pitch well in NY and in the playoffs in big moments. He’s always been a good if not great reliever with pedigree … and now entering his prime he’s become a dominant reliever for a team that’s been notorious for having bad bullpens. I don’t care if Alderson doesn’t like giving 4 year deals to relievers … this is someone who’s an exception and a must resign. I’m thinking that maybe somehow the Mets know something we don’t, and behind closed doors he indicated he just doesn’t want to resign here. Or maybe he plans to go after him in free agency and he might as well cash in and get some prospects. That’s the only thing that would make sense.

    Reply
  7. Scott Burgos

    6 years ago

    Can anyone see Reed getting offers to close for a team when he becomes a FA? Or will he have to settle for set up duties?

    Reply
  8. badco44

    6 years ago

    Well some say over pay… The Sox have done so two fold in that set up to the closer role… yeah DD has been burnt. Amazing that there pen has done a complete flip from last year, but head cases like Barnes and Kelly really do not seem to be trusted when playing for all the marbles… got to think atleast Chavis

    Reply
  9. libbo

    6 years ago

    Please Dave, are the fans happy! Let the 3 prospects be Henry Owens, Blake Swihart and Rusney Castillo..

    Reply
  10. badco44

    6 years ago

    Got to think Mets got worked with Duda, might be low demand there, and it’s to be seen if the three prospects convey

    Reply

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