Red Sox Acquire Tyler O'Neill in Trade with Cardinals

What Happened

The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Tyler O'Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, February 10, 2023, in exchange for reliever Nick Robertson and minor league pitching prospect Victor Santos.

Why the Red Sox Made the Trade

The Red Sox needed to add a right-handed bat to their outfield, and O'Neill filled that need. He is a power hitter who has hit at least 34 home runs in each of the past two seasons.

Why the Cardinals Made the Trade

The Cardinals were looking to clear some salary space, and trading O'Neill allowed them to do that. He was set to make $8.5 million in 2023 and is eligible for arbitration next offseason.

What O'Neill Brings to the Red Sox

O'Neill is a good hitter with power and speed. He is also a good fielder. He will likely play left field for the Red Sox, but he can also play right field or center field if needed.

What the Red Sox Gave Up

The Red Sox gave up a good reliever in Robertson and a promising pitching prospect in Santos. Robertson has a good fastball and slider, and he could be a valuable bullpen piece for the Cardinals. Santos is a 20-year-old right-hander who has a good fastball and changeup.

Overall

The Red Sox made a good trade by acquiring O'Neill. He is a good hitter with power and speed, and he will fill a need in their outfield. The Cardinals also made a good trade by clearing some salary space and getting a good reliever and a promising pitching prospect in return.