The Boston Red Sox continue to have trade talks involving outfielder and former Madeira High School standout Andrew Benintendi, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
Craig Mish reports via Twitter that the Miami Marlins are among several clubs in pursuit:
MLB analyst and former Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden reported last week that the Marlins are among teams that have engaged in trade talks with Benintendi.
WEEI's Rob Bradford reported Tuesday that numerous teams are believed to have interest, but the Reds, Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies are not in the mix.
BostonSportsJournal.com's Sean McAdam reported that a deal with the Marlins isn't expected, but the Rangers, Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics have checked in - with the Pittsburgh Pirates considered a potential fit.
MLB.com reporters discussed potential destinations for Benintendi, with two of them making strong cases for the St. Louis Cardinals as a potential suitor.
Benintendi, 26, had four hits and 11 walks in 52 plate appearances over 14 games during the 2020 season. He missed most of the season with a strained rib cage.
After debuting for the Red Sox in Aug. 2016, Benintendi started the 2017 season with Boston and hit .271 with 20 home runs and 90 RBI - finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting.
In 2018, Benintendi hit .290 with 16 homers, 87 RBIs and 103 runs scored with 21 stolen bases and an OPS of .830. In 2019, he hit .266 with 13 homers and 68 RBIs.
He finished a record-setting career at Madeira in 2013 and played two years at Arkansas before being selected seventh overall by the Red Sox in 2015.
Benintendi hired agent Casey Close of Excel Sports Management in 2018. Excel also represents former Middletown High School standout Kyle Schwarber, who agreed last week to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals.
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