MLB trade rumors are gradually taking its course, the San Francisco Giants have traded their Infielder Eduardo Nunez to the Boston Red Sox. The trade was announced right after the Giants defeated Pittsburgh on Tuesday. On the other hand, the Red Sox have returned two minor league right-handed players Shaun Anderson and Gregory Santos for Nunez.
The trade came as a surprise as San Francisco waited for the right time to make their announcement. The Giants are focusing on making their team stronger and obtaining players like Anderson and Santos will make a huge difference.
The Giants will miss Eduardo Nunez, but they have acquired two potential players in return from Boston.
An exciting change for Eduardo Nunez
As for Nunez, the deal has turned out to be exciting. He stated that it was a great experience standing outside of manager Bruce Bochy's office. Nunez feels that he is exactly right where he is supposed to be. Playing for a championship is has always been his focus. That said, Nunez is happy to be a part of the Red Sox and progress in his career.
The 30-year-old Baseball star will be joining Boston on Friday while Santos and Anderson will be on their way to San Francisco. Against Pittsburgh Nunez started at third base for the Giants, he managed to hit a two run double as well as score twice.
Later on, he was taken out for a pinch hitter during the fifth inning.
What will the Red Sox benefit from Nunez?
The Boston Red Sox might have looked into all aspects before committing to the deal. Eduardo Nunez has been an astonishing infielder and well-recognized player for the Giants. Since June 1st, his average was the fourth highest in the majors.
He also progressed 9-for-16 (.563) at his last four games with the Giants.
The advantage with Nunez is that he is not only a third base player. During his career, he had played shortstop, second base, left and right field. Along with that, Nunez obtained negative defensive runs at all five spots. Manager Bruce Bochy stated that Nunez is a player that has a lot of demand and many clubs would like to have him on the team.
He is capable of running, he can play anywhere, and he is a good hitter.
Boston will certainly benefit from a player like Nunez, who has great potential and great focus while playing. As of now, the infielder is all set the help Boston maintain their lead in the AL East. It seems that the San Francisco Giants are also open to other possible trades in the future.
