The Boston Red Sox would be interested in acquiring Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young if he is made available, George A. King III of the New York Post is reporting.
An industry source told King that the Red Sox "want him badly." The two teams have yet to discuss any trade possibilities, a different source told Rob Bradford of WEEI.
Young is spending his first season in Philadelphia after playing for the Texas Rangers for 13 seasons. The veteran entered Saturday hitting .289/.348/.412 in 302 plate appearances. Young will make $16 million this year, although the Rangers are paying $13 million of his salary, and he's eligible for free agency in the offseason.
Will Middlebrooks started the season as the Red Sox everyday third baseman, but struggled offensively, hitting .192/.228/.389 in 216 plate appearances. Boston optioned Middlebrooks to Triple-A on Tuesday, with Jose Iglesias replacing Middlebrooks at third. Iglesias has hit a scorching .419/.467/.548 in 137 plate appearances, but only hit .202/.262/.319 in 133 plate appearances at Triple-A before his promotion.
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