Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t available in a trade. Several teams expressed interest in him at the winter meetings, but they were all told by the Red Sox that he wasn’t available.
Bradley batted .249/.335/.498 in 255 plate appearances this season with ten homeruns and 43 RBI for Boston. Everything seemed to click for the 25 year old in the second half as he posted an .891 OPS after the all-star break.
Bradley is also a premier defender in the outfield with a 10.1 UZR this year and had a 13.8 rating in 2014. He has played all three outfield positions in his three seasons in the major leagues.
This news is certainly a let down for teams who are still looking for outfielders like the Mets. Bradley’s combination of youth, athleticism and upside would make him an exciting addition for any team, but he’s a player the Red Sox understandably don’t want to trade.
