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Veteran relievers Matt Barnes and Richard Bleier traded places on Monday in a deal between the Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox, and I love it.
Richard Bleier is headed to the Red Sox for Matt Barnes as @Ken_Rosenthal reported per sources.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) January 30, 2025
Red Sox are also sending cash to the Marlins in the trade I believe it’s close to a million dollars per sources.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) January 30, 2025
The Red Sox designated Barnes for assignment last week, ending his Boston tenure after parts of nine MLB seasons. He’s had a 4.07 ERA and 3.60 FIP in 431.2 IP, making all but two of his career appearances in relief and saving 47 games over that span. The 32-year-old is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, which has a club option for 2024.
Bleier’s bottomline results as a Marlin from 2020-2022 were pretty good (3.16 ERA, 3.12 FIP in 122.1 IP). However, particularly last season, his pitch-to-contact style betrayed him in high-leverage situations and he stopped receiving those opportunities. Entering his age-36 season, Bleier is likewise a potential pending free agent if his 2024 club option isn’t exercised.
Even with the cash considerations, the Marlins are adding to their 2023 payroll with this transaction.
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