IBC

Open to moving Chris Sale for someone looking to play the long game. Interested in ideas.

Some (possible) good news:

Sources: Sale expected to avoid Tommy John

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left elbow injury but is expected to avoid Tommy John surgery after a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews confirmed a previous diagnosis of inflammation, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

Sale flew to Florida to meet with Andrews on Monday, and he was treated with a platelet-rich plasma injection, Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski said in a statement. Following a recommended shutdown from throwing, Sale will be reevaluated by Andrews in six weeks.


So, he's out for 2019, but may be ready to go in 2020. I would still consider moving if the right deal came along. 2019 pitching would be most helpful. Could also use a CF solution.

Also open to dealing a couple relievers who haven't done so well for me, but have very good projections:

Matt Barnes 3.54 ERA 61 IP 80K 30 BB 124 ERA+ 1.1 zWAR
Chris Devenski 3.39 ERA 63.2 IP 70K 17 BB 122 ERA+ 0.9 zWAR