Red Sox Eye Witt Jr. But Royals Hold Firm | MLB News

The Boston Red Sox made a splash before the trade deadline by snagging Adley Rutschman from the Orioles, a surprise move that bolsters their catching corps. But their eyes were on bigger targets—namely Bobby Witt Jr., the elite, Gold Glove-caliber shortstop from Kansas City, who’s locked into a long-term deal and isn’t going anywhere. While Witt Jr.’s combination of power, speed, and defense makes him a fantasy MVP, the Royals’ stance is clear: they’re holding onto their franchise cornerstone. It’s a reminder that in today’s MLB, even star players with big contracts are rarely traded—unless you’re willing to pay top dollar for a future-proof asset. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1bd2dc645e10dbd