Red Sox could flip Tyron Guerrero’s stunning comeback into valuable trade assets

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The Boston Red Sox are now looking to sweep for their first time in a while, and things might be turning around for them. If they go on a roll, they could actually switch from sellers to buyers right at the trade deadline.

However, if they fall at any point in this road trip, more likely than not they will be sellers. Guys like Aroldis Chapman, Jarren Duran and Sonny Gray will all be sought-after names on the market.

There is one more under-the-radar name as well, and that would be the veteran reliever going through a rebirth, Tyron Guerrero.

Guerrero was washed

Before his time with the Red Sox, Guerrero had not been in the MLB for many years. The last time he was was in 2019 with the Miami Marlins, where he finished the year with a 6.26 ERA and a WHIP of 1.696.

He then bounced around the minors, Japan, and Mexico, before the Red Sox got him on a minor league deal before spring training. He then dominated with Worcester, posting a 0.92 ERA in 15 games.

Guerrero is in a renaissance

Guerrero was then called up on May 21st, and for his first couple starts, it looked like he hadn’t really changed. He had around a 9.00 ERA, but he was at least casually throwing 100+ mph pitches.

Although recently, he’s been on fire. In his past 12 appearances, he’s dropped his ERA to 3.97 and his FIP to 2.75, and now has a K/9 of 14.3. He’s also throwing harder than he ever has, at 35 years old.

With that in mind, teams may be chomping at the bit to acquire him.

Guerrero could net Boston some assets

While it won't get them a star, Guerrero could help Boston rebuild their farm. A prospect or two would be good payment for the righty, possibly one that’s almost MLB ready.

Hopefully, the Sox turn it around and get to keep Guerrero, at least till the end of this season. If not, his rebirth could help them reload for next season.

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