3 Prospects Red Sox Fans Need to Hope Dave Dombrowski Doesn't Trade Away if They Buy at Deadline

The debate over whether or not the Red Sox should buy or sell has become incresingly intriguing over the past few weeks with the deadline approaching and the team failing to gain significant ground on the second Wild Card spot.

That being said, the latest reports about the team's interest in the likes of Ken Giles and Kirby Yates suggest that Dave Dombrowski still sees his squad as a playoff-worthy team. If he does end up going all in for October, then Red Sox fans had better hope he doesn't ship out these prospects to do it, considering he has a reputation for emptying the farm system.

3. Jarren Duran

Duran burst onto the scene with a sensational start to the 2019 when he hit .387 through 50 games in High-A. Though he's struggled since he was promoted to Double-A, he's still an above-average hitter with ridiculous speed. Duran, who plays both center field and second base, is one of the few exciting non-corner infield prospects the Red Sox have in the pipeline.

2. Bryan Mata

The Red Sox haven't had much luck developing pitchers over the last decade, but Bryan Mata seems to be the exception to the rule. The 20-year-old righty has dazzeled in the lower levels. He posted a 1.75 ERA through 10 starts in High-A this year and has struck out 79 batters in 71 innings in 2019. For a team that simply can't seem to develop quality arms, Mata is a rare glimmer of hope that the team would be foolish to ship out.

1. Triston Casas

Casas is arguably the most exciting prospect in Boston's barren farm system. The 19-year-old first-round draft pick got off to a slow start after the Sox selected him in 2018, but he's been a monster at the plate in Low-A. Since he adjusted his swing at the start of May, he's slashed .275/.373/.551 with 15 home runs in 279 plate appearances. He's drawn comparisons to perennial All-Star Freddie Freeman, and the Red Sox need to hold onto him at all costs.