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Aside from former Red Sox infielder
Jed Lowrie, there is
another option surfacing for the Red Sox if
Dustin Pedroia continues to battle knee issues. Colorado second-baseman
DJ LeMahieu—like Lowrie—hits left-handed pitching
very well (.351), which, as a team, the Red Sox
do not. While LeMahieu led the National League in hitting as recently as 2016, he's having (for
him) a mediocre 2018. Through 48 games, he's hitting .280, with seven HRs and 23 RBIs. The two-time
All-Star also won the
Gold Glove in 2014—and will become a free-agent after this season. LeMahieu has enough infield versatility to credibly play third base—which could also come in handy. None of the media speculation pinpoints any
specific Boston players or prospects that would head back to Denver in any deal. Stay tuned.
